5G Spectrum Auction Planned in Pakistan During Ramadan

5G spectrum auction planned in Pakistan during Ramadan, marking a major step toward launching 5G services in the country.

The federal government has decided to conduct the 5G spectrum auction in Ramadan. After the auction, authorities plan to launch 5G services in major cities within six months.

The Economic Coordination Committee has approved the plan for the 5G spectrum auction. This approval clears the way for the next phase of telecom development in Pakistan.

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Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima said the government aims to complete the auction by the end of February. She added that mobile services will improve after the auction, including better performance of existing 3G and 4G networks.

She stated that the government will try to launch 5G services in major cities within six months of the auction. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is consulting stakeholders on service quality and rollout conditions.

The government expects the 5G spectrum auction planned in Pakistan during Ramadan to strengthen digital connectivity and support future technological growth across the country.