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 clarityÂ
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 LCsÂ
PTA’s latest data reveals total mobile sales dipped from 1.334 crore to 52.9 lakhÂ
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...
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
5G: Too soon to Tell?
The government has its eyes set on the first half of next year for a 5G auction, but the Telcos have a different plan