ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s government has successfully initiated a 5G spectrum auction with the participation of all three major telecom operators, marking a key step toward expanding high-speed mobile connectivity across the country. The participants in the mock exercise included Jazz, Zong, and Ufone, all of which expressed confidence in the auction process, officials said. Read […]
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Govt sets two-month timeline for spectrum auction
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a two-month timeline to complete the auction of 600 megahertz (MHz) telecom spectrum, a move aimed at easing internet congestion and paving the way for the launch of 5G services in Pakistan. Read More: Govt plans 600 MHz spectrum auction in Feb, opening doors for 5G The decision was taken during […]
Government targets early February 2026 for 600 MHz spectrum auction
The federal government plans to auction 600 MHz of telecom spectrum by the first week of February 2026, a move aimed at significantly improving internet quality and paving the way for 5G services across Pakistan. The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja during a press conference in […]
5G spectrum auction planned for early next year, IT minister says
Information and Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction is expected to be completed early next year, a move she said would significantly improve internet services across the country. Read More: Pakistan moves ahead with 5G auction despite legal hurdles She made the announcement while addressing a press conference in […]