The federal government has finalized the framework for the auction of 5G technology spectrum. According to official documents, the Ministry of Information Technology has developed a roadmap for 5G deployment, and the technology will be launched nationwide in June 2025.
The spectrum auction will be completed in five phases and the auction process will begin next month.
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will provide recommendations to the Spectrum Advisory Committee based on consultations with experts.
In the second phase, the Advisory Committee will finalize the political reforms. In March, the committee will determine 5G spectrum prices and set commercial terms.
In April, the federal government will approve the policy directive. The PTA will then conduct the spectrum auction in May 2025.
The PTA will offer four 5G spectrum bands for auction, including 700 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2600 MHz and 3500 MHz, with the aim of advancing the rollout of 5G across the country.
On the other hand, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has successfully restored its Internet services after resolving a fault in the AAEE-1 submarine cable that had caused widespread disruption.
According to a PTCL spokesperson, the company addressed the issue in record time, ensuring a return to normal internet speeds and smooth browsing for its customers.
The spokesperson also highlighted that PTCL added additional bandwidth to minimize disruptions during the repair process. Following the fix, services such as meta-platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram resumed with full functionality and a seamless experience.
Both PTCL and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) teams worked tirelessly to restore connectivity. PTCL expressed its gratitude to its customers for their patience and cooperation during the disruption.
