Govt projects Rs32.6 billion from 4G/5G licenses in 2024-25 budget

Plans to generate Rs10 billion from mobile handset levy

Govt restricts sharing of lawful interception information by telecom companies

Cabinet approves policy to maintain confidentiality of telecommunication interception data

GSMA opposes FBR’s decision to block SIMs of non-active taxpayers

Global association highlights potential adverse effects on Digital Pakistan and individual rights

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

CCP flags PTCL’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan as potential threat to telecom competition

In its investigation, commission concludes reduced competition likely lead to adverse outcomes for consumers, such as higher prices or diminished choice and quality of services

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

FBR’s move to block SIMs of non-filers under scrutiny by PTA

Authority reportedly reviewing bureau's decision, aiming to ensure compliance while protecting telecom consumer interests, amid ongoing discussions with stakeholders

Jazz has been trying to sell its towers for seven years. Why do they keep failing?

The first attempt to sell their towers and go asset light fell through in 2018. A second deal was struck in 2022 and has continued to drag along with no updates

IFC approves $400mn debt financing to PTCL for Telenor acquisition

Finalisation of workstreams to sign financing agreements is expected to be completed on or before July 31, 2024

PTCL launches first neutral internet exchange

Exchange is poised to become a pivotal hub for regional connectivity, facilitating the localisation of global content

Why is the internet being shut down? Telecom operators seek clarity 

ISLAMABAD: The Telecom Operators Association (TOA) has written a letter to Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) raising grave concerns about the recurring internet...

Telenor finally packs up shop from Pakistan, what all will change?

With PTCL acquiring Telenor Pakistan, who is set to benefit the most from the deal?

Mobile manufacturing remained crippled from January to May due to lack of LCs 

PTA’s latest data reveals total mobile sales dipped from 1.334 crore to 52.9 lakh 

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...

PTA rejects cellular operators’ demand for a moratorium on QoS

Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has rejected the demand of cellular mobile operators (CMOs) for a moratorium on quality-of-service (QoS) due...