Pakistan is Officially Getting WiFi 7
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved the adoption of Wi-Fi 7 and subsequent Wi-Fi generations within the 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz). In a statement, the regulator said the approval aligns with parameters earlier set for Wi-Fi 6E and marks a major step forward in advancing the country’s digital connectivity.
According to PTA, the move places Pakistan among the early adopters of Wi-Fi 7 in the Asia-Pacific region. The development is expected to deliver faster, more reliable connectivity across multiple sectors, strengthening Pakistan’s digital transformation agenda.
Wi-Fi 7 promises ultra-high data rates, lower latency, and robust reliability. The technology is designed to power advanced applications such as 8K streaming, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), and industrial automation. By easing congestion in legacy spectrum bands, Wi-Fi 7 is also expected to enhance user experience and support next-generation digital services.
The regulator further highlighted that adopting Wi-Fi 7 would help reduce broadband delivery costs while strengthening connectivity for households, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), campuses, healthcare facilities, and smart cities. Improved digital infrastructure is expected to drive innovation, expand access to essential services, and boost overall productivity.
PTA emphasized that the milestone reflects its commitment to bridging the digital divide, enhancing network resilience, and fostering Pakistan’s inclusive digital economy. The authority reiterated its pledge to continue developing policies and regulations that encourage advanced technology adoption and support the country’s long-term digital growth.
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Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
