Pakistan's 5G spectrum auction has entered its final stage, with operators now bidding for airwaves in the 3500 MHz frequency band. The process marks the second phase of the auction coming to a close. The final round was formally launched by Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, alongside the IT Secretary and the PTA Chairman. […]
JazzWorld CEO Aamir Ibrahim has revealed the first results of Pakistan's 5G network trials, offering an early glimpse of what next generation mobile technology can deliver. The trials were conducted in Islamabad's F-7 sector following the recent spectrum auction. They recorded download speeds of 1400 Mbps, a dramatic leap over current 4G speeds and a […]
Pakistan's 5G journey took a decisive step forward as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority formally issued 5G licenses to Jazz, Zong and Ufone. The operators can now move ahead with preparations to launch next generation services. The licenses were handed over at an official ceremony at the Prime Minister's House. Federal IT Minister Shiza Fatima Khawaja, […]
Zong has switched on 5G services in more than 16 cities across Pakistan after securing spectrum in the recent auction, marking a major step in the country's journey toward faster mobile connectivity. The first phase covers major urban centres including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and Quetta. Customers in these cities are among the first […]
Mobile and internet packages in Pakistan may soon cost more, as telecom companies have asked the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority for a significant increase in tariffs. The operators say their running costs have risen sharply in recent months, with fuel and energy prices at the top of the list. Telecom networks depend heavily on diesel generators […]
Pakistan is moving closer to offering internet and mobile services on airplanes. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has released a draft licensing framework for satellite communication services during flights, a first step toward onboard connectivity on domestic and international routes. If approved, passengers could soon browse the internet, send messages and use mobile data while travelling […]
Telenor Pakistan has officially merged with Pak Telecom Mobile Limited, better known as Ufone, in one of the biggest deals in the history of Pakistan's telecom sector. The Islamabad High Court granted final approval, closing a long process of regulatory scrutiny. Telenor Pakistan no longer exists as a separate company; its operations, customers and network […]
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has imposed a combined fine of Rs 740 million on the country's four major mobile operators for issuing illegal SIM cards. Jazz, Telenor, Zong and Ufone were penalised for registering SIMs without the consent of the CNIC holders in whose names the connections were issued. PTA says the companies failed to […]
The planned rebranding of the merged Ufone Telenor company has been put on hold by the government amid legal and corporate governance questions. The company was expected to adopt the e& brand name, but officials have decided to pause the process until every legal matter is fully reviewed. According to reports, the Ufone board had […]
Mobile phone users in Pakistan paid noticeably more for calls and internet over the past year, according to data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. Selected packages from Jazz, Ufone, Zong and Telenor recorded price increases ranging from 12% to 22% between June 2025 and June 2026, adding to the monthly burden on consumers who depend […]
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