PTA Initiates VPN Licensing in Pakistan to Regulate Online Privacy Tools

PTA Starts VPN Licensing, Grants Three Licenses to Firms

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated the licensing of Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers under the Class License category for the provision of data services. This move aims to regulate VPN usage, ensuring data security, privacy, and compliance with national regulations.​ As part of this initiative, PTA has approved two companies, Zettabyte and Alpha 3 Cubic, to operate legally within Pakistan’s jurisdiction. …

PTA Grants VPN Licenses to Tackle Internet Slowdown in Pakistan

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started providing licenses to the Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers under the Class License for the Provision of Data Services in Pakistan. PTA has already provided the Class licenses to three VPN companies. “All VPN service providers operating without a license are advised to promptly obtain the required Class License to …

PTA Initiates VPN Licensing in Pakistan to Regulate Online Privacy Tools

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to formalize the use of online privacy tools, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated VPN licensing in Pakistan under its Class License regime, targeting the country’s 242 million citizens amid growing digital restrictions. As the regulatory grip tightens on unlicensed VPN usage following the nationwide ban on X and other platforms, PTA has officially begun issuing Class Licenses to Virtual P…