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Decoding the 5G Spectrum Auction 2026 Through PTA’s Latest Data Insights
On March 9, 2026, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) released a detailed media brief ahead of the highly anticipated Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G Spectrum…
PTA Holds Mock Auction for 5G Spectrum as Pakistan Moves Closer to Commercial Rollout
Pakistan has taken another step toward launching 5G mobile services as the telecom regulator tests the process for the country’s upcoming spectrum auction. The move…
Telecom Operators in Pakistan Partially Meet Mobile Service KPIs, PTA Survey Shows
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has found that cellular mobile operators (CMOs) in Pakistan are only partially meeting the key performance indicators (KPIs) outlined in…
PTA Proposes New Class License Framework for Tracking Services in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a draft class license framework for tracking services. The move aims to regulate a fast-growing industry that uses…
PTA Warns Against Unauthorized Value-Added Services Charges on Mobile Accounts
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received multiple complaints from mobile users about unexpected deductions due to unauthorized value-added services (VAS). Consumers are urged to…
Three Major Telecom Operators Cleared for Pakistan’s 5G Spectrum Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has cleared three major telecom operators to participate in the country’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction. Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (Ufone), Pakistan…
PTA Tightens Grip on Voice Services with Shorter License Tenure, Higher Entry Fee
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released a draft class license for voice-based services that brings major changes for smaller telecom operators. The new rules…
Pakistan’s Telecom Industry Records Rs. 1 Billion Above Revenue With Massive 4G Growth
Pakistan’s mobile market added more than two million new users in just one month, according to fresh data released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. The…
Pakistan Assembles 1.69 Million Mobile Phones in January 2026 as Imports Surge 31%
Pakistan’s local mobile manufacturing and assembling plants produced 1.69 million handsets in January 2026, significantly higher than the 0.47 million units imported commercially during the…
Satellite Internet Connectivity in Pakistan Could Become Operational Soon
Pakistan is moving closer to opening its satellite internet market as the Telecommunication Authority finalizes a key licensing framework. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has…
PTA Tells NA Committee Ufone-Telenor Merger Will Happen Before March 10 5G Auction
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority told lawmakers that the merger between Ufone and Telenor Pakistan will be completed before March 10, ahead of the country’s upcoming…
Pakistan’s Ramadan Relief Package: A Case Study in Digital Governance Done Right
Pakistan’s tech ecosystem has long been associated with startups, freelancers, and the promise of a digital economy that always seems within reach. Yet the most…
PTA Orders Telcos to Stop Activating Surprise Packages
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has responded to rising concerns on social media over mobile tariffs, service quality, and unauthorized deductions, reaffirming its strong commitment…
