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…
Pakistan: PTA says 5G spectrum auction to be held on March 10
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Wednesday that 5G spectrum auction would be held on March 10 and no changes were likely to be made in the schedule, saying…
Almost 80% of Mobile Phones in Pakistan Are Ready for 5G Launch, Claim PTA Sources
Nearly 80% of mobile phones in Pakistan already support the 2300 MHz and 2600 MHz frequency bands necessary for 5G operation, sources in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) claimed. These…
5G Launch Announced: Govt Moves Toward 600 MHz Spectrum Auction
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima addressed a joint press conference, outlining key developments related to Pakistan’s digital and telecom roadmap. Shaza Fatima announced that…
Pakistan: Federal Govt to Finalize Decisions for 5G Auction This Week
The federal government is preparing to convene a key meeting of the Auction Advisory Committee to finalize decisions regarding the upcoming auction of the 5G spectrum in Pakistan. Sources told…