ISLAMABAD: Jazz demonstrated its 5G readiness to a delegation from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) during a visit to its headquarters in Islamabad, just ahead of the official award of Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G licences scheduled for today.
During the visit, Jazz presented its 5G capabilities, highlighting network upgrades, high-speed performance, and its preparedness to deliver next-generation connectivity at scale. The session included a detailed technical briefing followed by live field testing across selected locations in Islamabad, where PTA officials experienced the network’s speed, responsiveness, and real-time performance.
Speaking at the event, Syed Zaheer Mehdi, Group Chief Corporate & Regulatory Affairs at JazzWorld, stated that Jazz is fully prepared to roll out high-quality 5G services from day one. He emphasized that the company’s recent spectrum acquisition and continued infrastructure investments position it strongly as Pakistan enters the 5G era. He also noted that Jazz remains focused on delivering meaningful value through 5G while continuing efforts to expand connectivity to underserved populations.
The demonstration comes in the wake of Pakistan’s latest spectrum auction, where Jazz secured spectrum across all newly available bands—700 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2600 MHz, and 3500 MHz—significantly increasing its total spectrum holding from 94.4 MHz to 284.4 MHz. This expanded portfolio enables both wider coverage, particularly in rural areas through the 700 MHz band, and enhanced capacity for high-speed services.
With the formal licensing now underway, Jazz’s positioning signals a strong push toward nationwide 5G deployment, backed by infrastructure readiness and spectrum depth.
