Pakistan: 5G rollout – opportunity ahead
After years of delay, the holding of the long-awaited 5G spectrum auction on March 10, resulting in the sale of 480MHz of spectrum for USD 507 million, marks a significant…
5G Pilot Services Confirmed to Begin in Major Cities Next Week
Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima announced that 5G pilot services will begin in major cities next week, while full 5G services are expected to launch in major urban areas within…
Pakistan Begins Nationwide Fiberization Plan Ahead of 5G Spectrum Auction
Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said the government has started rolling out a nationwide fiberization plan aimed at improving internet infrastructure and preparing the country…
Jazz Secures 190 MHz Spectrum to Accelerate Pakistan’s 5G Future
Jazz, Pakistan’s leading connectivity provider from JazzWorld, today announced that it has secured 190 MHz of additional spectrum in Pakistan’s latest spectrum auction for a total sum of USD 239.375…
Pakistan raises $507mn in long-awaited 5G spectrum auction
The federal government on Tuesday raised $507 million in the much-awaited 5G spectrum auction, selling 480 MHz of spectrum against a target of 597 MHz, as three telecom operators—Jazz, Zong…
Ufone, Zong deposit $30m pre-bid for 5G auction; March 10 set as auction date
Two major telecom operators — Ufone and Zong — have deposited the mandatory pre-bid earnest money of $15 million each with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for participation in the…