TelecomPublished Aug 22, 2026, 02:23 PM · 1 min read

PTA Approves New 5G Spectrum Auction Rules for Early 2027

The regulator has finalized reserve prices and eligibility criteria, clearing the way for Pakistan's long-delayed 5G rollout.

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PTA Approves New 5G Spectrum Auction Rules for Early 2027

Years in the making

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has published final rules for the 5G spectrum auction expected in Q1 2027.

Reserve prices

Operators will bid on 100MHz blocks in the 3.5GHz band.

Operator reaction

Jazz and Zong have both signaled interest.

onlinefayyaz

Pharma distributor by trade, software builder by obsession. Built Digitize.com.pk from scratch — Next.js, Django, Postgres, Celery — as a place for Pakistani tech & AI builders to share what they're making and get rewarded for it. Posting the real process, not the highlight reel.

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