Pakistan has completed the assignment stage of the Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) / 5G spectrum auction, finalizing frequency positions for telecom operators after the sale generated $509.6 million (about PKR 142.6 billion) for the national exchequer.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that the assignment stage had been successfully concluded, enabling telecom operators to move ahead with network planning and deployment for 5G services.
During this phase, the precise frequency positions within the auctioned spectrum bands were finalized to support efficient network rollout by participating operators.
In the 2600 MHz band, Jazz secured 70 MHz, while Zong and Ufone obtained 60 MHz each.
In the 3500 MHz band, Ufone secured the largest share with 120 MHz, while Jazz and Zong acquired 50 MHz each. A total of 60 MHz spectrum in this band remained unsold.
According to PTA, the 5G spectrum auction generated $509.6 million, equivalent to about PKR 142.6 billion, for the national exchequer. Among the operators, Jazz secured spectrum worth $239.38 million, Ufone $156.75 million, and Zong $113.47 million.
With the completion of the assignment stage, telecom operators can now proceed with network design, infrastructure deployment, and testing to prepare for the gradual rollout of 5G services in Pakistan.
The development marks a key step toward introducing next-generation mobile connectivity in the country, aimed at improving internet speeds, strengthening digital infrastructure, and supporting emerging technologies and services.
