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...

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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.

5G auction paves way for tech leap forward: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing the public with modern technological facilities, describing the launch of 5G spectrum as a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s industry, agriculture, and information technology sectors. Addressing the ceremony for the issuance of 5G spectrum licences, he said the auction had been conducted in an “extremely transparent” manner despite legal ch…

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…