5G
Govt Slashes 5G License Revenue Target in Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: The government has budgeted Rs 22.612 billion from 4G/5G licenses under the head of non-tax revenue for the next fiscal year of 2025-26 against…
Telecom Operators Warn High Duties Could Delay 5G Rollout in Pakistan
Telecom operators in Pakistan have warned that high import duties and regulatory taxes are threatening the rollout of 5G and expansion of broadband services, urging…
Pakistan’s 5G auction delayed again, PTA Confirms-Here’s Why
Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially confirmed a delay in the much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction, citing unresolved challenges that are likely to impact…
Pakistan’s 5G Auction Delayed Due to Ongoing Court Disputes
ISLAMABAD: The long-awaited 5G spectrum auction in Pakistan continues to face significant delays due to unresolved court cases involving key telecom operators, as revealed during…
Starlink Internet Set for Launch as Indian Govt Introduces New Satellite Equipment Regulations
India is edging closer to the launch of satellite internet services, with eager users awaiting final government approvals. Companies such as Starlink and OneWeb have…
Pakistan Targets 2025 for 5G Rollout with Major Telecom Infrastructure Plans
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani government has designated 2025 as the year of the 5G rollout in Pakistan, outlining an ambitious plan to upgrade the country’s telecom…
PTA and Huawei Pakistan Sign MoU to strengthen collaboration in IT and Telecom sector
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Huawei Pakistan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in the IT and Telecom sectors.…
PTA Report: Telecom Investments and FDI Decline Amid Economic Uncertainty
ISLAMABAD: During fiscal year 2023-24, Pakistan’s telecom industry suffered heavy losses in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), contributions to the national exchequer, and overall investments. This…
Consultant Flags Key Band Shortage as a Major 5G Hurdle
National Economic Research Associates Inc. (NERA), an international consultancy firm based in the United States that the government hired for the spectrum auction, reportedly expressed…
iPhone SE 4 Set to Launch in March 2025
The highly anticipated iPhone SE 4, featuring Apple’s in-house 5G modem, is expected to launch by the end of Q2 2025. This release timeline aligns…
Govt Aims for $25 Billion IT Export Target in Next Three Years
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated his commitment to meeting the $25 billion target for IT exports over the next three years on Friday, underlining…
NERA Accepts Consultancy Role for Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum Auction
A U.S.-based international consultancy firm, National Economic Research Associates Inc. (NERA) has agreed to a letter of intent (LOI) to offer consultancy services for the…
Five Leading International Firms Successfully Qualified for 5G Auction in Pakistan
Five international consultants have qualified for technical bids to assist the Pakistani government in the 5G spectrum auction. This initiative is aimed at improving Next…