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Pakistan successfully conducts 5G trials
Islamabad: PTCL has successfully tested 5G technology at a special ceremony held at PTCL Headquarters.

The 5G trial was conducted in a limited environment on a non-commercial basis and was able to achieve the fastest data rate with download speeds reaching 1.685 Gbps.
PTCL Group is #RedefiningReality with the successful 5G trial in a limited environment, aimed towards transforming the way we live, work and play. #PTCLUfone5GTrial #5G #PTCL #Ufone #Pakistan #NationKaConnection #TumHiTouHo pic.twitter.com/PPqrE9FbbO
— PTCL (@PTCLOfficial) February 11, 2021
The demonstrations included remote surgery, Cloud gaming and overview of anticipated 5G technology applications in Pakistan. PTCL demonstrated a 5G remote surgery trial that will help in making the lives of people better. Once the eco-system is developed, doctors will be able to conduct surgeries remotely in far-flung areas.
The ceremony was graced by Federal Minister for Information Technology & Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque along with other dignitaries.

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