PTA successfully concludes allocation stage of NGMS/5G spectrum auction

ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP):Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) successfully concluded the allocation stage of the landmark Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) / 5G Spectrum Auction, marking a major step toward the rollout of 5G services in Pakistan.
Three qualified operators, Jazz, Ufone, and Zong, participated in the auction, which offered 597.2 MHz of spectrum across six frequency bands (700, 1800, 2100, 2300, 2600 and 3500 MHz).

The auction was conducted through a secure Electronic Auction System (EAS) with PTA’s Control Room established at its Headquarters in Islamabad.

The process was managed by PTA in collaboration with international consultant NERA. Operators participated remotely, while results of each round were publicly announced in the presence of Print and Electronic media, on PTA’s website, and live broadcast on Pakistan Television to ensure transparency.

During the allocation stage, a total of 480 MHz spectrum was sold. Jazz secured 190 MHz, Ufone 180 MHz, and Zong 110 MHz across different bands. The allocation stage concluded after three rounds of bidding.

The Assignment Stage, to determine specific frequency positions within each band, will be held on Thursday (12th March, 2026).
The auction conclusion ceremony was attended by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and Minister for IT & Telecom Shaza Fatima Khawaja.

The ministers appreciated PTA for conducting a fair, transparent, and efficient auction as directed by the Prime Minister, describing it as a significant step toward Pakistan’s digital transformation.

Representatives of participating operators also appreciated the transparent process and PTA’s collaborative approach.
The auction is expected to accelerate Pakistan’s digital economy, improve mobile broadband quality, and pave the way for next-generation 5G services nationwide.