PTA grants licences to VPN service providers

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has commenced the licensing of Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers under the Class License for the Provision of Data Services in Pakistan.

As part of this process, the Authority has already granted Class Licenses to provide VPN services to three companies. All VPN service providers operating without license are advised to promptly obtain the required Class License to ensure compliance with the existing regulatory framework. Detailed information regarding the licensing process, eligibility and application forms is available on the official PTA website: www.pta.gov.pk.