However, they all were of the unanimous view that 5G would offer massive benefits to the economy of Pakistan. Iftikhar is part of a committee constituted by the IT ministry for implementing 5G in Pakistan. Pakistan Software Houses Association ([email protected]) former secretary general Shehryar Hydri said the government may be able to roll out 5G in limited areas by 2022, however, the spread of new technology across the nation would take three to five years. Stating the reason, Hydri said telecom companies would need to invest in licences as well as massive network upgrades for 5G. Like Business on Facebook, follow @TribuneBiz on Twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation.

Source: The Express Tribune November 24, 2020 03:33 UTC