Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has successfully concluded the allocation stage of the landmark Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) / 5G Spectrum Auction, marking a major step toward the rollout of 5G services in Pakistan.
Three qualified operators Jazz, Ufone, and Zong participated in the auction, which offered 597.2 MHz of spectrum across six frequency bands (700, 1800, 2100, 2300, 2600 and 3500 MHz). The auction was conducted through a secure Electronic Auction System (EAS) with PTA's Control Room established at its Headquarters in Islamabad. The process was managed by PTA in collaboration with international consultant NERA. Operators participated remotely, while results of each round were publicly announced at the Islamabad Marriott Hotel in the presence of Print and Electronic media, on PTA's website, and live broadcast on Pakistan Television to ensure transparency.
During the allocation stage, a total of 480 MHz spectrum was sold. Jazz secured 190 MHz, Ufone 180 MHz, and Zong 110 MHz across different bands. The allocation stage concluded after three rounds of bidding.
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