ISLAMABAD: The government is taking steps to improve the broadband servicesand expand the network as it has started to work on the auction ofadditional available frequency spectrum.
The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications tweeted that“The network expansion will facilitate better digital connectivity, onlineeducation, e-commerce, etc.”
The tweet further mentioned that “Additional spectrum release/auction willhelp the enhancement of 4G services and subscribers base which is necessaryfor the successful launch of 5G technology in the country.”
Secretary Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications ShoaibAhmed Siddiqui, while talking to Business Recorder on Thursday, confirmedthat the government had made available ample spectrum and decided to go forauction.
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He further said that it has the potential to raise billions of rupees inrevenue as it could prove to be very resourceful for the market, but thebenchmark is to be ascertained by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority(PTA) through international consultants.
