PTA Successfully Concludes Assignment Stage of NGMS / 5G Spectrum Auction
Islamabad, 12 March 2026 ( Kamran Raja): The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has successfully completed the Assignment Stage of the Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) / 5G Spectrum Auction, marking a significant step toward the introduction of 5G services across Pakistan.During this stage, the specific frequency positions within the auctioned spectrum bands were finalized, enabling participating mobile network operators to effectively plan and deploy their next-generation networks.In the 2600 MHz band, Jazz secured 70 MHz, while Zong and Ufone acquired 60 MHz each. In the 3500 MHz band, Ufone obtained 120 MHz, while Jazz and Zong secured 50 MHz each, with 60 MHz of spectrum remaining unsold.The auction generated a total of $509.6 million (approximately PKR 142.6 ...