Pakistan’s internet sector struggles under duopoly, industry experts warn
High costs and slow speeds linked to limited competition in broadband market
PTA faces hurdles in 5G rollout as Senate panel reviews auction plans
Market assessment complete; government advisory body evaluating spectrum allocation
PTCL to hold groundbreaking for Africa-1 submarine cable on Feb 22
$59.5 million project to boost Pakistan’s digital connectivity with global networks
PTA, FIA seize over 7,600 illegal international SIMs in nationwide raids
Eight arrested in Multan; crackdown targets illegal SIM trade across major cities
Pakistan’s locally assembled mobile phone production rose 47% in 2024
A combination of economic recovery, import curbs, and increased taxation on imported phones helped the domestic industry increase production
Can Pakistan get its spectrum strategy straight?
A new GSMA analysis highlights Pakistan's spectrum opportunities
Pakistan’s spectrum delays could cost $4.3bn in GDP losses, warns GSMA
High spectrum costs and unsold bandwidth threaten mobile growth and digital transformation
Starlink’s application still pending security clearance; Chairman PTA
Senate IT committee raises concerns over Musk’s negative remarks about Pakistan
5G rollout set for June as Telecom Ministry finalizes roadmap
Spectrum auction scheduled for May; policy reforms to be completed by March
Vivo and Huawei overtake Apple as top smartphone sellers in China
The 17% drop marks Apple’s largest-ever annual sales contraction in China, with declines in all four quarters, including a 25% fall in the final quarter
Delay in CCP decision on Telenor-PTCL merger poses risks to 5G launch timeline: report
Litigation over 140 MHz spectrum and merger uncertainty may derail April 2025 target for 5G rollout
Australia’s telecom Telstra partners with Musk’s SpaceX for satellite services
The collaboration involves integrating Starlink-to-Mobile technology with compatible mobile phones, particularly in remote areas
WorldCall Telecom launches Center of Excellence for AI and Big Data in Pakistan
Center of Excellence to drive AI-enabled services; CADNZ platform ready for US and Middle East markets
PTA urges expanded bandwidth to tackle rising VPN use, network disruptions
Internet services in Pakistan slow due to submarine cable fault near Qatar; rerouting efforts delayed.
Telecom sector earns Rs2.52 trillion in 10 years, pays Rs764 billion in taxes
Jazz leads with Rs1.663 trillion in revenue Rs502.51 billion in tax contributions