PTA Updates

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced plans to develop a GIS-based web portal aimed at strengthening oversight of telecom network coverage, infrastructure deployment, and service quality across Pakistan. According to the regulator, the initiative will integrate geographic information with telecom performance data into a centralized digital platform, enabling more effective monitoring and evidence-based regulatory…

In a major step toward improving billing transparency, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed all mobile operators to obtain clear and explicit consent from subscribers before activating any Value-Added Services (VAS). The directive comes amid widespread public complaints over unauthorized balance deductions, surprise subscriptions, and unclear tariff structures. For millions of mobile users, the…

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has clarified that Pakistan’s national firewall system is fully operational, dismissing claims circulating on social media that suggested the system had been shut down or could be disabled instantly. The clarification follows renewed public debate after discussions in the Senate of Pakistan, where Kamran Murtaza raised questions about the firewall’s…

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman, Hafeez Ur Rehman, has announced that the federal government plans to conduct a separate 5G spectrum auction for Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) within months of launching 5G services across the rest of the country. The PTA chief shared the update during a meeting with Ghulam…

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that participation in the 2600 MHz and 3500 MHz spectrum bands will be compulsory for all telecom operators taking part in Pakistan’s upcoming 5G spectrum auction. According to officials, the decision aims to ensure that 5G services rolled out in the country are fully functional and capable of…

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Chairman Hafeezur Rehman announced on Wednesday that the long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will take place on March 10, marking a major step toward the country’s next-generation connectivity goals. The rollout of 5G services will begin in federal and provincial capitals, with expansion to other cities planned over the next few years….