5G Rollout Faces Delays in Pakistan Despite Spectrum Auction Completion
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G rollout continues to face hurdles even after the completion of the spectrum auction, as key software updates required for device compatibility remain pending. According to sources within the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Apple Inc. has yet…
Telcos Say Banks Set SMS Alert Charges as Senate Scrutiny Intensifies
ISLAMABAD Telecom operators have clarified that banks, not telecom companies, are primarily responsible for setting SMS alert charges, following a heated debate in the Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue over rising costs for banking customers. Industry representatives told…
Islamabad Airport Becomes Pakistan’s First 5G-Enabled Airport
ISLAMABAD Islamabad International Airport has become the first airport in Pakistan to introduce 5G connectivity, marking a significant step forward in the country’s digital infrastructure, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced. Passengers at the airport can now access ultra-fast 5G…
Banks and Telecome Companies Robbed Rs18 Billion from Customers via SMS Alerts, Senate Committee Questions Pricing
Pakistan’s Senate Standing Committee on Finance has raised serious concerns over banks charging customers up to Rs3.40 per SMS alert, calling for a detailed review of pricing practices. During the committee meeting, lawmakers questioned banking and telecom officials over the…
JazzWorld, VEON Leadership Call on Prime Minister; Reiterate Commitment to Pakistan with USD 1 Billion Investment to Spearhead 5G Rollout
ISLAMABAD JazzWorld CEO Aamir Ibrahim, accompanied by VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu and senior leadership, called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss Pakistan’s digital transformation, financial inclusion, and next-generation connectivity. The leadership reiterated their continued commitment to Pakistan’s digital…
Parliament Raised Concerns Over Delays in Issuing Satellite Internet Licenses in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD The issue of delayed licensing for satellite internet services has reached Pakistan’s Parliament, with lawmakers expressing concern over the impact on investment and digital connectivity. Senator Sarmad Ali submitted a notice in the Senate, drawing attention to the hold-up…
Big Change in Telecom Coming? Govt Plans Spectrum Sharing to Improve Network Across Pakistan
ISLAMABAD Pakistan has decided to formulate a spectrum sharing policy aimed at improving network coverage and connectivity, particularly in underserved and remote areas, officials said. According to sources in the Ministry of Information Technology, a policy framework has been shared…