Pakistan Raises $509 Million as 5G Spectrum Auction Concludes

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has successfully completed the assignment stage of the Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) 5G spectrum auction, finalizing the positioning of spectrum bands acquired by telecom operators and marking another step toward the rollout of 5G services in Pakistan.

During the assignment stage, operators secured specific frequency positions within the auctioned spectrum bands to enable efficient network planning and deployment.

The process determines the exact placement of spectrum blocks that companies previously purchased during the auction’s main phase.

In the 2600 MHz band, Jazz secured 70 MHz of spectrum, while Zong and Ufone each obtained 60 MHz. In the 3500 MHz band, Ufone secured 120 MHz, while Jazz and Zong acquired 50 MHz each, with 60 MHz of spectrum remaining unsold.

The overall auction generated about $509.6 million, equivalent to approximately Rs. 142.6 billion, for the national exchequer. Jazz secured spectrum worth about $239.38 million, followed by Ufone with $156.75 million and Zong with $113.47 million.

With the completion of the assignment stage, telecom operators can now move forward with detailed network planning and infrastructure deployment, paving the way for the gradual rollout of next generation 5G mobile services across the country.

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