5G
New 5G Rules Push Telecom Firms Toward Fiber Expansion
The Government of Pakistan has assigned E-Band spectrum to cellular mobile operators to support high-capacity wireless backhaul, following the recent rollout of 5G services across…
Operators Lag on Fibre Rollout as PTA Pushes 5G Backbone Upgrade
Pakistan’s mobile operators remain well short of the fibre connectivity required for nationwide 5G deployment, with the telecom sector’s overall tower fibreization standing at just…
PM Invites Turkcell to Invest in Pakistan’s 5G and Digital Infrastructure
Chief Executive Officer of Turkcell, Mr. Ali Taha Koç, called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Istanbul today. During the meeting, the Prime Minister…
Pakistan Locally Assembles Over 11 Million Mobile Phones in First Five Months of 2026
Pakistan’s local mobile phone manufacturing and assembly industry continued to expand in 2026, with domestic plants producing and assembling 11.17 million mobile handsets during the…
FY Budget 2026-27: Govt Targets Rs27.685bn from 4G/5G Licences, Raises Mobile Levy
The federal government has projected Rs27.685 billion in revenue from 4G and 5G licences for FY2026-27, according to budget documents released Friday. The allocation exceeds…
Taxes and Red Tape Threaten 5G Rollout in Pakistan
Policymakers and industry leaders in Pakistan have gathered in Islamabad to address major challenges facing the emerging 5G economy and digital future in the country.…
Are iPhone 5G Services Finally Available in Pakistan?
iPhone 5G services became operational on Zong network in Pakistan through iOS 26.5 Public Beta, delivering speeds between 244-290 Mbps in coverage areas. Zong is…
Telecom Industry Urges Govt to Drastically Slash Fiber & Mobile Taxes, Cut 5G Duties in Budget 2026-27
Telecom operators have formally submitted five major budget proposals to the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, seeking significant reductions in industry taxes and import…
Pakistan’s 5G Will Completely Crash Unless This Happens in 3 Years
Pakistan’s 5G rollout faces a major hurdle as limited fiber infrastructure restricts network capacity. Experts say low fiber penetration, regulatory delays, and high costs must…
GB Approves Policy for Next Generation 5G Testing
Gilgit-Baltistan authorities have approved policy directives allowing telecom operators to begin 5G trials, formally clearing regulatory requirements for next generation mobile services testing. The approval…
When is 5G Actually Coming to Pakistan?
Pakistan has officially launched 5G services after completing its spectrum auction in March 2026. Initial rollout has begun in major cities, but nationwide availability will…
Will 5G Launch Raise Mobile Package Prices?
The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Hafeez ur Rehman, has said authorities will not allow telecom operators to increase mobile package prices when 5G…
PTA to Hold Assignment Stage of 5G Spectrum Auction Tomorrow
A day after raising $507 million in Pakistan’s largest-ever spectrum sale, the telecom regulator will oversee a second phase where Jazz, Ufone and Zong bid…
