Pakistan’s 5G rollout is gaining pace as Ufone prepares to enter the market in May. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued the company a commencement certificate following the completion of commercial testing of its network.
According to officials, PTA conducted full commercial testing at selected network sites before granting approval. Once the requirements were met, the regulator issued the commencement letter, clearing the way for Ufone’s 5G launch.
Ufone officials, while speaking to TechJuice, confirmed that the service is now scheduled to go live in May. They said the company has completed all regulatory steps required for commercial operations.
The development comes after Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction held on March 10, 2026. PTA completed the assignment phase on March 14, 2026. A total of 480 megahertz of spectrum was allocated during the process. Jazz secured 190 megahertz, Ufone received 180 megahertz, and Zong obtained 110 megahertz.
Earlier, Jazz and Zong became the first operators to launch 5G services in the country. Both companies quickly obtained commencement letters from PTA after completing testing requirements. They announced commercial 5G launches on March 19, 2026.
Jazz initially activated around 180 sites, covering Islamabad, provincial capitals, and major cities. Zong expanded its rollout to more than 16 cities at the time of launch.
With Ufone now joining the race, Pakistan’s 5G market is set to expand further. The coming months are expected to mark a major shift in mobile connectivity across the country.
