Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA)
PTA Proposes Lifetime Validity for Prepaid Mobile Balance
ISLAMABAD: In a major move aimed at protecting consumer rights, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has proposed ending the practice of prepaid mobile balance expiry,…
PTA Assures Clarity on 5G Spectrum Auction Pricing, Assignment Rules
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has assured prospective bidders that ambiguities identified in the spectrum auction Information Memorandum (IM), particularly relating to processed pricing and…
PTA Warns Telcos Over Poor Internet, Pins Hopes on 5G for Future Boost
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued warnings to telecom operators- telcos over slow internet and mobile network performance in certain areas, citing persistent service…
PTA Issues Licenses to Nine Local VPN Providers, Over 30,000 Users Registered
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated the licensing of Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers under its Class License for the Provision of Data…
Jazz Sees Highest Complaints Among Telcos for December 2025
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) received a total of 5,655 complaints from telecom consumers in December 2025, highlighting ongoing issues in the sector, official data revealed.…
Pakistan’s Mobile Subscriber Base Crosses 200 Million, 4G Users Surge
Pakistan’s mobile market continued its steady growth in December 2025, with the total cellular subscriber base surpassing 200 million, according to official data released by…
PTA Flags Several Broadband Operators for QoS Shortcomings, Orders Fixes
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed multiple fixed broadband service providers to take immediate corrective action after failing to fully meet quality standards during…
Proton VPN Hit by Network Restrictions as Pakistan Expands Internet Controls
As reported by TechJuice previously, the fears of many came true. Pakistan has begun enforcing blocks on unregistered virtual private network (VPN) services, with major…
PTA Confirms 15-Year Licensing Framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operator
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), following approval from the Federal Cabinet, has formally notified the Policy Framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Services in…
5G Spectrum Auction Update: Pakistan Sets New Timeline
Pakistan is moving forward with 5G rollout as the government announces a new auction timeline. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has set the first quarter of…
3G/4G Services Suspended in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control accorded approval to suspend 3G/4G services in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi for 10th October, 2025. The…
PTA Website Revamped: Improved Accessibility and Urdu Support
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a revamped version of its official website www.pta.gov.pk, with a fresh design and major accessibility upgrades. The redesign…
Mercantile iPhone 16 Models Hit by Massive Software Glitches in Pakistan
Reports of a critical flaw in the newly launched Mercantile iPhone 16 series have left Pakistani consumers frustrated and helpless. Reports indicate that the warranty…
