KARACHI: Pakistan achieved its fastest internet data rate with downloadspeed reaching 1.685 gigabits per second during a 5G trial, IT MinisterAminul Haque announced Thursday.
The minister reported that 5G technology will enable an emergingtechnological environment in the country conducive to economic prosperity.
“I believe that communication plays a major role in the social economicdevelopment and uplift of the financial inclusion of the country,” Haquesaid during a ceremony.
The test was carried out by the PTCL Group, one of the country’s largesttelecom groups, at a ceremony held at the PTCL Headquarters. The 5G trialwas conducted in a limited environment on a non-commercial basis.
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The participants were given an overview of the live 5G usage scenarioscovering remote surgery and cloud gaming. They were also given an overviewof the anticipated 5G technology applications.
It was told that once the ecosystem is developed, doctors will be able toconduct surgeries remotely in far-flung areas. Thus, it will create newsocial and economic development opportunities that will make the dream of’Digital Pakistan’ a reality.
