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When will 5G be launched in Pakistan?

The previous minister for IT and telecom, Syed Amin ul Haque, had been making populist narratives about launching 5G in Pakistan. In 2021, the minister claimed that 5G would be launched by December 2022. Then again, in 2022, the minister gave a new date (July 2023) for the launch of 5G.

Will Pakistan launch 5G by 2023?

An official document of the Ministry of Information and Telecommunication (MOITT) has detailed that the government is planning to launch 5G in Pakistan by 2023. The launch will start with the three big cities of the country including Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore.

What are the barriers to 5G deployment in Pakistan?

Regulatory barriers: The telecom regulators in Pakistan include the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), and the Frequency Allocation Board (FAB). The policies related to spectrum allocation, licensing, and fees can create significant barriers to the deployment of 5G technology.

How 5G technology will revolutionize the industry in Pakistan?

The rollout of 5G technology in Pakistan is set to revolutionize different industries by enhancing productivity and enabling the widespread adoption of emerging technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and autonomous systems.

When will 5G be launched?

In 2021, the minister claimed that 5G would be launched by December 2022. Then again, in 2022, the minister gave a new date (July 2023) for the launch of 5G. Afterward, the caretaker IT minister Dr. Umar also made claims of launching 5G in a few months.

How 5G is transforming the education sector in Pakistan?

The introduction of 5G in Pakistan can also transform the education sector by enabling faster and more reliable internet connectivity and facilitating immersive learning experiences via augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications.