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flag Pakistan to auction 5G spectrum March 10, 2026, with 5G rollout in major cities by mid-2026.

flag Pakistan will hold a 5G spectrum auction on March 10, 2026, with applications due by February 27. flag The auction, using an electronic clock format, will offer around 597 MHz of spectrum in the 2600 MHz and 3500 MHz bands, with a cap to prevent monopolies. flag Operators must deploy 1,000 new sites annually, including 200 in underserved areas, and provide coverage maps. flag A $15 million bank guarantee is required, and a one-year payment relief is offered. flag 5G services will launch in major cities by mid-2026, with speeds expected to rise from 20 Mbps on 4G to 50 Mbps initially. flag Over 500,000 5G phones are already in production, with affordable options and installment plans available. flag The PTA aims to improve connectivity to support Digital Pakistan and a cashless economy, while also planning for 6G development once 5G is stable.

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