telecom operators
Telecom Operators Seek Industrial Power Tariff as Task Force Seeks Data
The telecom industry has submitted detailed data to the government’s Joint Task Force examining the demand for an industrial electricity tariff for telecom operators, with…
Telecom Levies Bring Rs18.28 Billion Into Pakistan’s USF and R&D Funds
Telecom companies contributed Rs18.28 billion to Pakistan’s Universal Service Fund (USF) and Research & Development (R&D) Fund during FY2025-26. The figures were shared by Minister…
PTA Slaps Telecom Operators with Rs. 3.41 Billion Fine for Poor Service
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has penalized telecom operators heavily. Over the past four years, the regulator imposed Rs. 3.41 billion in fines. Operators directly…
Does Each Pakistani Actually Spends Rs. 285 on Internet per Month?
During the National Assembly Standing Committee on IT and Telecom session on July 14, 2026, the discussion shifted toward the severe deterioration of mobile services.…
Zong & Ufone Gain Telecom Market Shares as Jazz & Telenor Slip
Jazz and Telenor are losing ground in Pakistan’s fiercely competitive cellular sector. Official data for May 2026 shows that both operators lost telecom market shares.…
Telecom Operators’ Association Welcomes Budget 2026-27, Calls for Continued Reforms to Accelerate Digital Growth
The Telecom Operators’ Association (TOA) has welcomed the Federal Budget 2026-27, praising the government’s efforts to maintain economic stability while introducing measures aimed at supporting…
Mobile & Internet Packages in Pakistan Set to Jump by 15%
Two major telecom companies in Pakistan want to increase the prices of mobile and internet packages. Yesterday, April 14, they submitted a formal request to…
PTA Issues 5G Licences: Clears Path for Commercial Rollout
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday formally issued 5G licences to leading telecom operators, marking a decisive step toward the commercial launch of next-generation…
Zong Heats Up Pakistan’s 5G Race with Islamabad Speed Tests After Jazz
Zong successfully conducted its latest pre-launch 5G speed tests in Islamabad today. The telecom operator achieved peak download speeds exceeding 1.4 Gbps across various urban…
Jazz Tops PTA’s Telecom Consumer Complaints List for January 2026
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently released its official telecom consumer complaints data for January 2026. Consumers filed a total of 6,054 complaints against various…
PTA Bans Monthly Mobile Package Price Hikes
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially barred telecom companies from increasing mobile package prices every month. The authority issued a formal letter to strictly…
Senate Committee Questions 30-Year Delay in Telecom Competition Rules
Senate committee on on IT and Tech on Tuesday expressed serious concern over the absence of formal telecom competition rules in Pakistan, revealing that such…
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…
