Pakistan’s Zuma Resources signs global telecom deal with US-based Telna, eyes eSIM market entry

PTA Expands Broadband; Zuma Secures Global Telecom Deal

PTA approves 21 new internet licenses; Zuma partners with Telna to launch global telecom and eSIM services, expanding Pakistan’s digital reach. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved 21 district-level internet licenses to enhance broadband coverage across Pakistan. This initiative, part of the Broadband Policy 2004, will begin on January 1, 2026, aiming to empower local entrepreneurs and improve connectivity in underserved r…

Pakistan’s Zuma Resources signs global telecom deal with US-based Telna, eyes eSIM market entry

Zuma Resources Limited — formerly known as Bilal Fibres Limited —  has entered into a global connectivity agreement with US-based Telna North America Inc., marking a strategic pivot into the international telecom space as the company eyes launching its own global mobile services brand and tapping into the fast-growing eSIM market. In a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday, the company shared that under the agreement, Telna shall…