The federal government has finalized the framework for the auction of the 5G technology spectrum. According to official documents, the Ministry of Information Technology has developed a roadmap for the rollout of 5G, and the technology is to be launched nationwide in June 2025.
The spectrum auction will be conducted in five phases, with the auction process scheduled to begin next month.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will make recommendations for the advisory spectrum based on consultations with experts.
In the second phase, the advisory committee will finalize political reforms. In March, the committee will set the prices for the 5G spectrum and determine the commercial terms.
In April, the federal government will approve the political directive. 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 promoting the deployment 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 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 was adding additional bandwidth to minimize disruption during the repair process. After the fix, services like Meta platforms including WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram have resumed with full functionality and seamless experience.
Both 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.
