ISLAMABAD: After receiving request from the stakeholders concerned for seeking approval from their respective headquarters from abroad, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has extended the date for the next spectrum auction and 5G technology to March 10, 2026.
Earlier, it was announced that the next spectrum auction will be undertaken around Feb 26 to 28.
According to official statement issued on Thursday night, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that the “Spectrum Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G in Pakistan” will be conducted on March 10, 2026.
The finalised schedule follows constructive regulatory coordination and extensive stakeholder consultations, aimed at ensuring a smooth, transparent, and well-participated auction process.
The confirmed timeline provides telecom operators and prospective bidders with adequate preparation time and reflects PTA’s commitment to facilitating optimal participation while ensuring full alignment with procedural and regulatory requirements.
All the interested parties are advised to review the Information Memorandum (IM) for NGMS)/5G in Pakistan and stay informed through updates available on the PTA website.”
