US Edition5G Delays, High Taxes, and Policy Gaps: What’s Holding Back Pakistan’s Mobile Innovation?
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5G Delays, High Taxes, and Policy Gaps: What’s Holding Back Pakistan’s Mobile Innovation?
Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. Pakistan was once on track to become a digital success story with a steady growth in mobile innovation. Mobile usage was booming, apps were reshaping daily life, and 5G was seen as the next big leap. But that momentum has slowed and, in some areas, reversed. Rising taxes, policy setbacks, and stalled spectrum auctions are now choking innovation. Several global tech firms have already ex…
5G Rollout in Pakistan Stalled by Spectrum Disputes and Merger Delays
Pakistan’s planned 5G launch has hit a roadblock as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) awaits clarity on both legal and regulatory fronts, the Competition Commission of Pakistan has yet to approve PTCL.Official’s proposed acquisition of Telenor, causing uncertainty for the upcoming spectrum auction, with unclear submissions from PTCL delaying the merger process, no green light has been issued Legal cases involving key 2.6 GHz spectru…
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