The federal government has finalized the framework for auctioning 5G technology spectrum. According to official documents, the Ministry of Information Technology has developed a roadmap for 5G deployment, and the technology is expected to be launched nationwide in June 2025.
The spectrum auction will take place in five phases, with the bidding process expected to begin next month.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will provide recommendations to the Spectrum Advisory Committee based on consultations with experts.
During the second phase, the Advisory Committee will finalize policy reforms. By March, the committee will determine prices for 5G spectrum and set commercial terms.
In April, the federal government will approve the policy directive. The PTA will then proceed with 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, in a bid to advance 5G implementation 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 disruptions.
According to a PTCL spokesperson, the company resolved 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 patch, services such as Meta platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram have resumed with full functionality and a seamless experience.
PTCL and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) teams worked tirelessly to restore connectivity. PTCL expressed gratitude to its customers for their patience and cooperation during the outage.
