ISLAMABAD: The unavailability of 140 MHZ within the 2600 band – probably the most appropriate for launch of 5G within the nation emerged as the principle concern of the Nationwide Financial Analysis Associates Inc (NERA) – United States based mostly worldwide consultancy agency employed by the federal government for the spectrum public sale, it’s learnt.
Sources revealed that NERA additionally highlighted the Pakistan Telecommunication Firm Restricted’s acquisition of Telenor Pakistan, earlier than the discharge of public sale guidelines to take away the confusion, and improve competitors available in the market.
Federal Minister for Finance and Income Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb chaired a gathering of the Advisory Committee on Launch of IMT Spectrum for Enchancment of Subsequent Era Cell Broadband Providers in Pakistan.
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Sources revealed that guide knowledgeable that there was good urge for food available in the market, as extra spectrum was wanted for enhancing the standard of providers. Nevertheless, it was revealed that the federal government has 54 MHz in hand within the 2600 band the place 140 MHz is in litigation. The guide knowledgeable that 2600 band is taken into account to be prime worldwide and essential for profitable launch of 5G in addition to lowering congestion in 4G. NERA urged the federal government to get it clear on the earliest. Sources revealed that authorities if pursing the case within the courtroom by way of Lawyer Common’s Workplace hopes to get it launched early.
The federal government deliberate to current 562 MHz for spectrum public sale, nevertheless, 140 MHz continues to be in litigation.
An official mentioned that the federal government has spectrum in all ITU bands earmarked for 5G, i.e., 700, 2100, 2300, 2600, and 3300 MHZ and above bands that are appropriate for 5G. The identical may be introduced for public sale envisaging expertise impartial, i.e., for enactment of 4G in 2100, 2300, and 2600, and utilisation of identical for 5G as nicely within the nation.
Official assertion famous that the assembly mentioned varied points and reviewed the progress of labor executed by the US-based guide agency NERA employed by the PTA as per PPRA Guidelines/EPADS in November 2024 to check and assess the Pakistan market, undertake session with stakeholders and put together coverage suggestions concerning sector reforms and a roadmap for a profitable spectrum public sale by April subsequent 12 months.
The assembly was attended by Minister for Industries and Manufacturing Rana Tanveer Hussain, Minister of State for Info Expertise and Telecommunication of Pakistan Shaza Fatima Khawaja (digital), chairman PTA, secretary Ministry of Info Expertise, Secretary Ministry of Legislation and senior officers from involved ministries and departments.
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