iPhones to Finally Get 5G in Pakistan — But Not Before 2027
ISLAMABAD Apple is expected to enable 5G services for iPhone users in Pakistan in 2027, even as the country accelerates preparations for a nationwide 5G rollout next year, according to officials familiar with the matter. Officials from the Ministry of…
Zong Eyes July 2026 Push for Affordable 5G Smartphones in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s telecom operator Zong has expressed support for an industry-wide initiative aimed at increasing public access to 5G-enabled smartphones through handset financing programs, as the country prepares for next-generation mobile services. In a statement, a spokesperson for Zong Pakistan…
In-Flight Internet Clears Takeoff: Pakistan Approves Airborne Mobile Services
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has moved to allow internet and mobile telecom services on aircraft in principle, as regulators prepare a new licensing framework for in-flight connectivity, officials said. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has drafted a licence for in-flight satellite-based telecom services,…
Jazz Eyes Mid-2026 Launch for Commercial 5G Rollout in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s largest mobile operator Jazz is preparing to begin commercial 5G services in a phased rollout starting as early as June or July 2026, as the company accelerates a multi-billion-dollar network expansion plan. Kazim Mujtaba, President of Jazz Pakistan,…
Late-Night Relief: IT Firms, Gyms Freed from Timing Curbs
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has exempted IT companies, call centres, and gyms from recently imposed operating time restrictions, offering relief to key service and digital sectors facing disruption under austerity measures. According to official notifications, both the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority–linked IT ecosystem…
PTA Distances Itself from Social Media Data Access Role
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s telecom regulator, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, has denied any role in obtaining user data from social media platforms, clarifying its mandate before a Senate committee. In a written submission to the Senate Standing Committee on IT, the authority stated…
Pakistan’s Fibre Gap Threatens 5G Rollout Ambitions
ISLAMABAD Pakistan’s push toward next-generation 5G connectivity is facing a critical obstacle as a widening fibre-optic infrastructure deficit slows down rollout plans, industry stakeholders warn. According to reports, the country’s limited fibre backbone is emerging as a key bottleneck for…