Pakistan’s government plans to release around 600 MHz of additional telecom spectrum—more than 200% of the current 274 MHz allocation—to address rising demand for high-speed mobile internet and reduce network congestion nationwide.
The upcoming auction will span multiple bands including 700, 1800, 2100, 2300, 2600, and 3500 MHz, following completion of regulatory procedures. The move aims to improve mobile broadband capacity, backhaul efficiency, and user experience, particularly in high-demand and underserved areas.
The IT minister noted that current service issues stem from congestion, limited fiberization, power outages, and geographic constraints. Alongside the auction, PTA is advancing measures such as VoWiFi, VoLTE, infrastructure sharing, national roaming, and Fiber-to-the-Site expansion to strengthen digital infrastructure and prepare for 5G.
