5G spectrum auction will be held on March 10

Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will be held on March 10, 2026, with major telecom operators already depositing USD45 million as advance participation fees, signalling strong industry interest in the rollout of next-generation mobile services. The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication was chaired by Syed Amin ul Haq, MNA, in which the committee was informed that Pakistan’s long-awaited 5G spectrum auction will be held on March 10, 2026. The briefing was given by the Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) during the committee’s 21st meeting. The committee was told that Jazz, Ufone and Zong have each submitted $15 million, while multiple spectrum bands will be offered in the auction.