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Telenor Pakistan Invests Over $5 Billion, Enhances Connectivity and Technology in Northern Regions

Telenor Pakistan has invested over $5 billion in the country, contributing more than Rs500 billion in taxes over 20 years. The company continues to serve 44 million customers while enhancing connectivity in northern Pakistan through 4G services and technological innovations, including achieving record-breaking data speeds and conducting a 5G trial.

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Pakistan Proposes Satellite Adoption to Strengthen Internet Connectivity and Economic Growth

Jahanzeb Rahim, Member Telecom, proposed adopting orbital satellites to strengthen Pakistan’s internet connectivity and economic growth. The public-private dialogue emphasized the need for diversification in Pakistan’s telecom infrastructure, reducing reliance on submarine cables, and improving resilience, particularly in rural areas, to support the nation’s digital economy and IT exports.

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NERA Urges Key Reforms and Measures for Successful 5G Spectrum Auction in Pakistan

NERA, the US-based consultancy hired for Pakistan’s 5G spectrum auction, has supported telecom operators’ demands for extended payment terms, reasonable reserve prices, and a shift to rupee-based pricing. NERA warned that high spectrum prices could harm competition and innovation, urging lower prices for long-term government revenue and sector growth.

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