Major global satellite operators await Pakistan’s approval to launch broadband services: report
Low Earth Orbit internet firms seek clearance from Space Activities Board as weak infrastructure, spectrum shortages and RoW hurdles slow digital expansion
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
Has Jazz finally broken the jinx on the sale of Deodar?
Jazz's tower divestment strategy has found a potential savior in Engro
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
PTA resumes VPN licensing with fees from Rs100,000 to Rs300,000
New licensing framework requires providers to operate with locally registered data centresÂ
Huawei CEO says underestimated impact of US ban, sees revenue dip
'Huawei had not expected that US determination to 'crack' the company would be so strong and so pervasive'
HONG KONG: Huawei Technologies Co Ltd's...
Telcos raise concerns over SIM blocking without legal analysis
Operators express reservations under tax compliance measures, citing legal gaps and potential risks to customer access and operator rights
Illegal gateway exchange busted in Karachi
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority claimed on Wednesday to have busted an illegal gateway exchange in Karachi, seizing GSM gateways and accessories from the...
Europe’s 5G to cost $62bn more if Chinese vendors banned: telcos
PARIS:Â A ban on buying telecoms equipment from Chinese firms would add about 55 billion euros ($62 billion) to the cost of 5G networks in...
PTA to block SIM cards linked to deceased individuals from June 30
NADRA provides data to PTA for crackdown on SIM cards in the names of deceased persons amid rising concerns over fraud and crimes
PTCL could become a $5 billion company, argues Chase Securities
The brokerage believes the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan will unlock significant consolidation value for the company and boost its market cap past a psychological barrier
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...
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
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
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
