Cellular subscriptions fall to 193.238 million by November end

Jazz, Ufone, and Zong see growth in 4G users but a decline in 3G subscribers, while Telenor reports decreases in 3G users and a slight drop in 4G users

Etisalat mulling new CEO for PTCL; Ufone likely to merge with national telecom operator

LAHORE: Emirates Telecommunication Group Company (Etisalat) is mulling to replace the incumbent CEO of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), Rashid Khan, for...

edotco charts next phase of digital growth for Pakistan

Malaysian company signs agreements with Jazz, Telenor and Zong 4G Aims to boost connectivity capabilities in Pakistan via shared telecommunication towers, efficient...

BT to cut 55,000 jobs with up to a fifth replaced by AI

Telecoms giant BT is to shed up to 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade, mostly in the UK, as 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...

Pakistan hits 200 million telecom subscribers, with 150 million broadband users

To mark the milestone, mobile operators offer 2GB free data and 200 on-net minutes to all users, valid for 24 hours on June 20, 2025

Zong had the headstart in 4G internet. How did it fall behind?

The race to become the dominant provider of mobile broadband internet has been intense from the start, but the initial leader has given up its crown to Jazz

High court rules in favor of FBR, telecom operator liable for Rs22 billion tax on tower asset transfer

Telecom operator transferred tower assets to its subsidiary in 2018 for Rs98.5 billion, recording a gain of Rs75.9 billion, but argued the transaction was exempt from tax 

PTA clarifies no VPNs blocked, no plans for future restrictions

Telecom sector sees 81% 3G/4G coverage as broadband users rise

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

Regulatory hurdles, security concerns, and pricing issues delay Starlink’s launch in Pakistan

Satellite internet service awaits approval amid concerns over cost and national security

Facebook suspends app pre-installs on Huawei phones

New Huawei phones will no longer be able to have Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram apps pre-installed SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook Inc is no...

PTA rejects FBR’s demand to block 500,000 SIMs

Telecom regulator emphasises the need for a comprehensive assessment before implementation, citing potential adverse effects

Govt restricts sharing of lawful interception information by telecom companies

Cabinet approves policy to maintain confidentiality of telecommunication interception data

British executive Matthew Wilsher confirmed as PTCL CEO

Wilsher headed Etisalat Nigeria as CEO during a debacle that led to Etisalat Group’s departure from African country