5G was started in India in the year 2022. At present, Airtel and Jio are providing 5G service to people across the country. But do you know whether there is 5G in Pakistan or not? Let us tell you that in Pakistan people use SIM cards of Jazz Mobile, Telenor, Ufone and Zong. According to media reports, the biggest company here is Jazz Mobile, which has more than 70 million subscribers. Let us tell you that the 5G network in India provides 20 to 30% faster and better calling experience than 4G.
Is 5G network available in Pakistan?
At present, no telecom company provides 5G network in Pakistan. The number of internet users in Pakistan is more than 11.1 crores but till now there is only 4G network here. If media reports are to be believed, 5G service can be launched in Pakistan by August 2024. If Pakistan launches 5G this year, then it will still be two years behind Pakistan. Earlier, countries like Argentina, Bhutan, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Mauritius have recently launched 5G networks.
Pakistan is preparing for 5G launch
The Pakistani government claims that 5G connectivity can be launched in the country by August this year, i.e. 2024. For this, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications of Pakistan is preparing a big plan. Earlier, a report in Pakistan Today said that the government would take inspiration from the Bangladesh model for 5G spectrum auction. It was also said that the government would allocate spectrum through a competitive process and it would not be given to any one operator without a process.
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