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Pakistan moves closer to finalizing framework for Mobile Virtual Network Operators
Pakistan is finally on the verge of opening its telecom sector to a new era. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has completed…
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Pakistan Launches Historic Fiber Optic Connectivity Plan to Prepare for 5G Era
Pakistan’s fiber optic infrastructure is undergoing its most significant expansion in history. According to MoITT, Pakistan currently has over 211,000 kilometers of…
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Google introduces Taara chip to enable high-speed internet via light beams
Google X has added the Taara chip, a fingernail-sized tool designed to transmit information through exactly directed light beams rather than conventional…
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Supernet secures Rs 800 million contract with leading bank for nationwide connectivity
Supernet Limited has achieved a major milestone by securing a substantial contract worth over Rs. 800 million to provide advanced connectivity and…
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Starlink applies to establish two or three ground stations in Pakistan
Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, Starlink, is making preparations to set up two or three ground stations before formally registering since its…
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Starlink Still Waiting: Pakistan Internet Revolution Delayed by Licensing Hurdles
Starlink holds promise for Pakistan’s internet gaps. SpaceX’s satellite service eyes rural and remote areas. Yet operations remain pending. PTA has not…
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Pakistan’s digital landscape transforms as the 180 Tbps 2Africa cable goes live
Pakistan has officially entered a new era of digital connectivity following the full activation of the 2Africa submarine cable system. This 45,000-kilometer…
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Pakistan Advances Digital Connectivity Through Strategic Telecom Licensing
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is spearheading a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s digital landscape. Through strategic license renewals, targeted spectrum auctions, and…
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PTA terms 2025 as “Year of 5G”, with 100 Mbps target for broadband speed
The government has termed 2025 as the ”Year of 5G” and has set ambitious targets, including achieving an average broadband speed of…
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PTCL introduces mini UPS for Wi-Fi routers to ensure seamless internet during power cuts
Even as Pakistan moves into 2025, the rising electricity demand continues to pose significant challenges power outages and load shedding remain the…