Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
Operators Warn Rigid Rules Could Delay Pakistan’s 5G Rollout
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Cellular operators have cautioned the government that rigid 5G rollout obligations could slow investment. They warn that tough quality benchmarks might delay the launch of…
Satellite Internet Coming Soon: PTA Unveils Strict Security Measures
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Pakistan is moving closer to launching satellite-based internet services. However, the state is prioritising national security and strict regulatory control before giving the green light.…
PTCL Submits Telenor & Ufone Merger Plan to PTA for Approval
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Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has officially taken the next step in consolidating the telecom sector. The company formally submitted an application to the Pakistan…
Local Mobile Assembly Hit 30M Mark in 2025: Imports Outpaced by Huge Margin
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Pakistan’s mobile industry witnessed a massive shift in 2025. Local mobile assembly and manufacturing plants produced a staggering 30.21 million mobile handsets during the calendar…
5G Roll Out Faces Another Setback: Major Telcos Raise Red Flags Over PTA’s Information Memorandum
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All the major Telecom operators in Pakistan have expressed serious concerns over the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) Information Memorandum (IM) for the upcoming 5G spectrum…
5G Spectrum Auction Update: Bidding Set for February 25
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially started the countdown for the country’s first 5G spectrum auction. With the publication of the Information Memorandum (IM)…
5G Spectrum Update: PTA Finalizes Information Memorandum for Auction
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has finalised the Information Memorandum (IM) for the highly anticipated 5G spectrum auction. This development marks a critical procedural step.…
5G Spectrum Auction Update: Base Prices & Payment Plans Finalised
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The federal government of Pakistan has officially announced the base prices for the upcoming multi-band 5G spectrum auction. This move provides essential financial clarity to…
PTA Blocks Nearly 100 Million Mobile Devices in Massive Crackdown
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has taken aggressive action against illegal mobile handsets. In its annual report released today, the authority revealed that it blocked…
5G Spectrum Auction Update: PM Forms High-Level Committee to Finalise Prices
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The Prime Minister has officially constituted a high-level committee to determine the pricing framework for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction. This move aims to resolve…
Infinix & VGO TEL Dominate Pakistan’s Local Mobile Assembly Market in 2025
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Pakistan’s locally assembled mobile phone market is witnessing intense competition. According to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Infinix and VGO…
Pakistan’s Mobile Manufacturing Jumps 8% in November 2025
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Pakistan’s mobile phone manufacturing sector is regaining momentum. The local assembly industry recorded an 8 per cent Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in output during November 2025.…
PTA Declares Using SIMs Registered to Others Illegal: Strict New Rules
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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially declared the use of SIMs registered under another person’s identity as illegal. In a statement issued today, the…
