ISLAMABAD: The second round of Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction began on Tuesday, continuing the country’s landmark process to roll out next-generation mobile connectivity. Officials from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority said the second round will last 30 minutes, with all three eligible telecom operators actively participating in the bidding process. TheContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: The first round of Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction concluded on Tuesday, with strong bidding activity from telecom operators competing for key frequency bands, officials from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority said. According to PTA, bidding took place for two out of six available spectrum bands during the opening round ofContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday formally launched the 5G spectrum auction, with senior government officials inaugurating the process that is expected to pave the way for next-generation mobile services across the country. The auction was jointly launched by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, IT and Telecom Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Information MinisterContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Tuesday described the launch of Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction as a historic milestone, saying it would usher the country into a new era of advanced connectivity and technological innovation. Addressing the inauguration ceremony in Islamabad, the minister said PakistanContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s efforts to launch the long-awaited 5G spectrum auction had finally materialised, describing the development as a major step toward strengthening the country’s digital economy and technological landscape. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the 5G spectrum auction in Islamabad, Aurangzeb saidContinue Reading
Pakistan formally launched the long-awaited 5G spectrum auction process on Tuesday, marking what officials described as a historic step toward accelerating the country’s digital transformation. The inaugural ceremony, held at a local hotel in Islamabad, was attended by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, IT and Telecom Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, andContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is preparing a mobile phone leasing policy aimed at making 5G smartphones accessible to a wider segment of the population through affordable monthly installments, officials said during a background briefing on preparations for Pakistan’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction. Secretary of the Ministry of IT and TelecomContinue Reading