Dutch telecom giant VEON acquires Dhabi Group’s stake in Jazz for $273m
LAHORE: VEON, a leading global provider of connectivity and internet services, in an official statement announced that it has successfully concluded the acquisition of...
Strong smartphone sales raise hopes of Samsung turnaround
SEOUL: Strong sales of Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy Note 10 smartphone series are limiting forecast profit falls at the South Korean tech giant, raising hopes it...
Zong becomes first telco to conduct successful 5G trials in Pakistan
China Mobile Pakistan (CMPak), popularly known as Zong, has successfully conducted 5G trials in Pakistan, a press release issued by the company said.
With this,...
Airlink’s earnings outlook slashed as mobile demand softens
Mobile phone assembler, recently a favourite of investors, has come under pressure after changes to its tax regime
The telecom sector flourished in a tumultuous year for the economy
The telecom sector's 2024 performance data reveals an industry on the cusp of transformation
Govt to release info memorandum for sale of additional telecom spectrum
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to release an information memorandum for the auction of additional telecom spectrum during the first week of April.
Sources...
Pakistan’s internet sector struggles under duopoly, industry experts warn
High costs and slow speeds linked to limited competition in broadband market
Regulatory delays hold up satellite internet providers’ entry into Pakistan
Multiple government agencies still need to finalise regulatory procedures, leaving companies like Starlink and OneWeb waiting to launch operations in the country.
PTA begins licensing VPN providers under reinstated CVAS-Data regime
Users can now access approved VPN services without separate registration; authority issues licenses to multiple companies for lawful, secure VPN use
Apple unveils new iPad, updates Mini ahead of video streaming launch
Apple Inc, in a surprise move on Monday, launched a new 10.5-inch iPad Air and updated its iPad Mini ahead of a March 25...
You’re not an industry, telcos told
A bid by telecommunications companies to change their power tariff from commercial to industrial shot down, and they’re not happy about it
Why is the internet being shut down? Telecom operators seek clarityÂ
ISLAMABAD: The Telecom Operators Association (TOA) has written a letter to Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) raising grave concerns about the recurring internet throttling incidents,...
Engro makes bold bet on mobile towers as Jazz bows out
The deodar tower deal marks a turning point for Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure
Pakistan fast-tracks efforts for 5G rollout with revamped spectrum auction advisory committee
Ministry of Information Technology speeds up 5G implementation, briefs Economic Coordination Committee, addressing spectrum usage gaps and telecom policy reforms
PTCL-Telenor merger delay postpones 5G spectrum auction in Pakistan: reportÂ
Competition Commission awaits necessary documents from PTCL, as uncertainty over telecom merger stalls auction process
