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
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is expected to announce its decision on the proposed merger between Ufone 4G and Telenor Pakistan on Wednesday after completing the final stage of the regulatory review process, officials familiar with the matter said. Sources said the regulator had initially planned to make theContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will hold its long-awaited 5G spectrum auction tomorrow morning, with around 600 MHz of spectrum to be offered to telecom operators, Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said during a briefing. The minister said the government is introducing six new spectrum bands as part ofContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Hafeez-ur-Rehman, announced that the telecom regulator has launched a digital assistant to help users register complaints and access information related to telecom services. Speaking to reporters, the PTA chief acknowledged that quality of service remains a challenge in rural areas, mainly dueContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: The chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Hafeez-ur-Rehman, said the country’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will take place tomorrow at 10:00 am, marking a major step toward next-generation mobile connectivity in Pakistan. Speaking during a technical briefing ahead of the auction, the PTA chief said the purpose of theContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government may review the current tax structure imposed on smartphones following growing concerns among lawmakers over the heavy device taxes charged by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. The issue was raised by members of the National Assembly, prompting the chairman of the Standing Committee on Finance to take upContinue Reading
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has completed preparations for its much-anticipated 5G spectrum auction, with the formal launch ceremony scheduled for March 10 at 9:00 am, marking a major step toward next-generation mobile connectivity in the country. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja will address the opening ceremony, while PakistanContinue Reading