- Home
- Technology
- News
Telecom companies demand free provision of 5G spectrum
The companies have asked the government to auction the spectrum after the impact of 5G comes out.


Islamabad: Telecommunication companies have demanded free provision of 5G spectrum for five years from the government, GNN reported.
Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) officials said that for the launch of 5G, international laws will be reviewed and partners will also be consulted.
According to the document, the industry has asked the government to first allow free usage to test the impact of 5G. Also, tax exemption on import of 5G handsets and devices has also been sought.
Telecom companies have asked the government to auction the spectrum after the impact of 5G comes out.
The local level manufacturing and import of 2G and 3G devices should be banned, the companies demand the government.
PTA stated that the government will issue a policy directive on 5G launch, partners will be consulted for 5G launch.
Government will also appoint a regular consultant in this regard, it added.
Notably the telecom companies across Pakistan are providing 4G services to customers.

Bringing justice closer to the people, SC launches new public facilitation portal
- 38 minutes ago

Bollywood veteran actor Asrani passed away at the age of 84
- 34 minutes ago

UAB, interim Mortensen shock No. 22 Memphis
- 8 hours ago

Gold prices drop in two days
- a day ago

Netflix’s Frankenstein jolts the classic tale with del Toro’s signature flair
- 9 hours ago

Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister
- 30 minutes ago

KP's fight against a changing climate, conditions are worse in the last 15 years
- 2 hours ago

Pokémon Legends: Z-A Rotom Phone review: better camera, higher jumps
- 9 hours ago

Why world models are the next big thing in AI
- 9 hours ago

Spotify says it’s working with labels on ‘responsible’ AI music tools
- 9 hours ago

Tomato prices increase significantly, reasons revealed
- a day ago

Sources: Vols' Vitello favorite to land Giants job
- 8 hours ago