5G Launch Could Backfire Without Consumer Readiness, Warns Telecom Chief

Rushing 5G Without Affordable Phones Could Strain Foreign Exchange Reserves, Warns Telecom Industry Chief

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. As Pakistan prepares to auction 5G spectrum, Telecom Operators Association of Pakistan Chairman Aamir Ibrahim has cautioned against rushing into next-generation networks without affordable devices, warning that premature rollout could drain scarce foreign exchange and divert capital away from improving connectivity. Aamir said Pakistan’s digital future will not be shaped by how quickly …

5G Launch Could Backfire Without Consumer Readiness, Warns Telecom Chief

As Pakistan moves closer to its long-delayed 5G spectrum auction, the head of the Telecom Operators Association of Pakistan (TOA) has cautioned that rolling out next-generation networks before consumers are equipped to use them could strain scarce foreign exchange reserves and leave advanced networks underutilized. Pakistan is preparing for its largest mobile spectrum auction ever, […] The post 5G Launch Could Backfire Without Consumer Readiness…

Pakistan’s Spectrum Auction: A Defining Moment for Digital Transformation

Pakistan’s telecommunications sector stands at a critical crossroads. With nearly 600 MHz of spectrum scheduled for release across multiple frequency bands, the upcoming auction is being framed not merely as a licensing exercise but as a test of the country’s digital readiness. The outcome will determine whether Pakistan accelerates toward regional digital competitiveness or continues to lag behind its peers. As highlighted in a recent article i…

Telecom sector calls for balanced spectrum auction as Pakistan prepares for 5G

Photo: AI Generated Pakistan’s telecom industry has urged the government to ensure commercially viable conditions in the upcoming spectrum auction, as the country moves towards improving internet speeds and launching 5G services. Operators have highlighted long-standing spectrum shortages, financial constraints, and the need for policies that support sustainable digital growth rather than short-term revenue generation. On January 2, Federal Mini…