Telecos Awarded Licences for 5G Spectrum, Announce Launch of Services in some Cities

Govt awards 5G licences as telecom operators begin service rollout in select cities

PM Shehbaz calls 5G launch a major milestone for Pakistan.Govt says 5G auction conducted transparently despite hurdles.PM vows nationwide 5G expansion, including rural areas.Telecommunication companies on Thursday announced the rollout...

Telecos awarded licences for 5G spectrum, announce launch of services in some cities

PM Shehbaz hails “wonderful beginning” for Pakistan, terms acquisition of 5G spectrum a “milestone” for the country.

Pakistan launches 5G, PM highlights youth empowerment

Pakistan has officially launched 5G spectrum, marking a major step in the country’s technological development. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the rollout will benefit sectors ranging from agriculture and industry to technology. He also highlighted its potential to empower the nation’s youth and encourage innovation. The government recently conducted an auction for 5G spectrum, generating $507 million. Telecom companies will initially offer 5…

PTML (Ufone) enters 5G race armed with the largest share of the global standard 3.5 GHz spectrum

Pakistani telecom operator, Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), operating as Ufone, has formally entered Pakistan’s 5G landscape armed with the largest share of the critical 3500 MHz frequency band, a global standard in 5G connectivity. Subject to regulatory approvals, the planned amalgamation of Telenor Pakistan into Ufone is expected to position the combined entity, MergeCo, as the largest spectrum holder in Pakistan’s telecom industry. MergeCo…

Pakistan Rises to Seventh Globally After 5G Boost

Pakistan has jumped to 7th position globally among comparable telecom markets following the IMT spectrum auction on March 10, 2026, improving from 14th place. The auction added 480 MHz of spectrum, raising total IMT spectrum from 274 MHz to nearly 754 MHz, surpassing several regional economies. Three mobile operators, Jazz, Ufone, and Zong acquired spectrum across multiple bands, strengthening nationwide coverage, enabling high-capacity 5G, fixe…

PTA Approves Ufone–Telenor Merger After Months of Regulatory Review

Copyright protected content copied from PhoneWorld website. In a major development for Pakistan’s telecommunications sector, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved the long-anticipated merger between Ufone and Telenor Pakistan, marking a significant step toward industry consolidation. The decision follows months of regulatory review, during which authorities assessed competition concerns, spectrum allocation implications, an…