5G service launch schedule presented in parliament

ISLAMABAD: The schedule for the launch of 5G services in the country has been presented in parliament, according to the document of the Ministry of IT and Telecom.

The launch of 5G network by any operator will be in June this year. The recommendations of the consultant to the Spectrum Advisory Committee will be submitted in February next month.

In March, the Spectrum Advisory Committee will finalise policy reforms including spectrum pricing, trading conditions and taxation, in April, the policy directive will be approved by the federal government. In May, 3500, 2600, 2300, 700 MHz spectrum will be auctioned and then the 5G network will be launched by telecom operators in June.

The document states that the Ministry of IT and Telecom is on the path of strategic telecommunication transformation by launching 5G services to ensure uninterrupted internet services across Pakistan.