Telecos awarded licences for 5G spectrum, announce launch of services in some cities

ISLAMABAD: Telecommunication companies announced on Thursday the launch of 5G services in some parts of the country after they were awarded licences for 5G spectrum at a ceremony in Islamabad, where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also spoke.

The government completed its spectrum auction in Islamabad last week, in which 480 megahertz (MHz) were sold for $507 million. The three bidders — Zong, Jazz…

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PM Shehbaz hails 5G spectrum sale as ‘wonderful beginning’ for Pakistan

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday hailed a “wonderful beginning” for Pakistan after the success of the recent 5G spectrum auction in which 480 megahertz (MHz) were sold for $507 million.

The government completed its spectrum auction in Islamabad last week. The three bidders — Zong, Jazz and Ufone — competed heavily for the 2,600MHz band, a key frequency range for 5G services. Zong…

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