Pakistan is set to conduct its largest-ever 5G spectrum auction tomorrow, marking a significant step toward nationwide deployment of next-generation mobile networks. The auction will release 600 MHz of spectrum, dramatically increasing the country’s existing allocation of just 274 MHz, which has been in place since 1987, according to Shaza Fatima Khawaja. The 5G auction…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled a new compliance framework requiring telecom operators to back their network expansion commitments with financial guarantees totaling $15 million. Under the policy, each telecom company must submit four separate bank guarantees, each valued at $3.75 million. Each guarantee corresponds to a specific phase of the network rollout plan.…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has alerted the public to a growing trend of scam calls made using fake or modified UAN numbers. These calls often employ spoofing techniques, making them appear as legitimate helplines or official contacts. According to PTA, these fraudulent calls are specifically designed to mislead recipients into believing they are interacting…
Pakistan’s journey toward 5G connectivity has once again faced a setback as the federal government delays issuing a crucial policy directive. Despite the federal cabinet approving the 5G spectrum auction framework nearly two weeks ago, the absence of formal instructions has brought the process to a standstill, raising concerns across the telecom sector. The Pakistan…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has intensified its efforts to improve mobile network security, blocking more than 3.2 million SIM cards issued in the names of deceased individuals over the past year. The action forms part of a nationwide campaign aimed at reducing illegal SIM usage and strengthening the integrity of Pakistan’s telecom ecosystem. According to…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a temporary suspension of its mobile device registration service this weekend, citing planned system maintenance by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The disruption will affect the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS), which handles verification and registration of mobile devices entering Pakistan. According to the notice,…