Pakistan is getting ready for wider 5G use. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reported that 3.81 million 5G-compatible smartphones are now registered in the country. This is an important step as 5G services have just started on 449 towers across 22 cities. To use 5G, phones must support the right spectrum bands given in […]

Pakistan has taken a big step forward in technology. The country has officially started 5G services on 449 telecom towers across 22 cities. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) shared this update with the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology. This rollout marks the beginning of faster and smarter internet for millions of people. Major […]

In a big change for Pakistan’s telecom sector, Telenor Pakistan and Ufone have officially merged into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML). This creates a stronger mobile operator while Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) will now operate as a separate company. The move follows directions from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) to ensure fair competition. […]

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new licensing framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). This important step allows new companies to enter Pakistan’s telecom market without building their own expensive mobile networks. Under the new rules, MVNOs can partner with existing big telecom operators (MNOs) through commercial agreements. They will use the […]

PTCL has reported a strong financial recovery, returning to profit after more than four years. According to its first-quarter results for 2026, the company recorded a net profit of Rs. 3.1 billion for the January to March period. This is a major improvement compared to a net loss of Rs4 billion in the same period […]

Pakistan has taken an important step toward faster mobile internet as telecom companies have activated more than 300 5G sites across the country. This development marks the beginning of early 5G rollout in selected areas. According to PTA, key parts of Islamabad and other regions are now experiencing initial 5G connectivity. The rollout is still […]

PTA has approved the proposed merger of Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML) and Telenor Pakistan, marking an important development in the country’s telecom sector. Both PTML and Telenor Pakistan are wholly owned subsidiaries of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL). The approval was announced through a disclosure submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday. […]

Pakistan’s telecom regulator, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has confirmed that 5G licences will be handed out to mobile companies later this week. This comes right after the recent 5G spectrum auction wrapped up in early March 2026. The auction happened on March 10, with an assignment stage on March 12, where the main operators, […]