Zong Tests 5G in Islamabad With Speeds of More Than 1,400 Mbps
Zong records 1.4 Gbps 5G speeds in Islamabad trials, signaling readiness for rollout as Pakistan’s telecom operators accelerate next-generation network deployment.
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