Pakistan’s long-term telecom development strategy is nearing implementation as preparations for 5G services move forward. The five-year telecom plan focuses on improving connectivity, strengthening digital infrastructure, and expanding broadband access nationwide.
Officials say the plan aims to align spectrum policy, fiber deployment, and regulatory frameworks to support emerging technologies. The strategy also emphasizes enhancing service quality and reducing network congestion as data usage continues to rise.
Industry experts believe the roadmap could provide much-needed policy certainty, encouraging operators to make sustained investments in network upgrades. Pakistan’s telecom sector has faced pressure in recent years due to rising operational costs and declining margins.
The plan also highlights the role of public-private partnerships in extending coverage to underserved and rural areas. Expanding fiber backhaul is considered a critical requirement for enabling high-speed mobile services.
Analysts say successful execution will depend on coordination between regulators, operators, and infrastructure providers.
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