Three Telecom Companies Compete in Second Round of 5G Bidding
Islamabad: The second phase of Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction intensified as bidding for the 2600 MHz band positioning moved into the second round, officials said on Thursday. All three telecom operators have shown interest in securing preferred positions in the…
Second Phase of 5G Spectrum Bidding Begins at PTA Headquarters
Islamabad: Pakistan’s 5G rollout moved a step forward as the second phase of the spectrum auction began at the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) headquarters on Thursday. PTA Chairman Major General (R) Hafeez ur Rehman, along with board members and senior…
PTA Begins Second Phase of 5G Spectrum Auction as Operators Prepare to Bid
Islamabad The second phase of Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction is set to begin shortly at the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) headquarters, with all arrangements completed for the crucial assignment stage of the Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) rollout. According to…
5G Auction Phase One Complete, PTA Chairman Tells Senate IT Committee
Islamabad The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology held a session today as Pakistan advances its 5G rollout, with telecom regulators updating members on the latest auction developments. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman confirmed that the first phase of…
PTA to Hold Second Phase of 5G Auction for Spectrum Positioning Today
Islamabad Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is set to conduct the second phase of the country’s 5G spectrum auction on Thursday, where telecom operators will bid for the positioning of frequency bands already acquired in the initial round. The second stage…
Senate IT Committee Questions 30-Year Delay in Telecom Competition Rules
Islamabad Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Wednesday expressed strong concern over the absence of formal competition rules in the telecom sector, revealing that such regulations have not been framed even after three decades. During the…
Senate IT Committee Raises Alarm Over Slow Internet in Chitral, Proposes Sub-Committee
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Wednesday voiced serious concern over slow internet speeds and poor mobile connectivity in Chitral, directing authorities to address the issue affecting residents of the remote region. The meeting, chaired by…