ISLAMABAD : Pakistan has successfully concluded the second phase of its 5G spectrum auction, finalising the positioning of key frequency bands and generating a total of $510 million in revenue, equivalent to approximately Rs142 billion, according to officials. All three major telecom companies took part actively in the bidding process, reflecting strong demand for the high-frequency spectrum that will power future 5G services. During the rounds of bidding for the 3500 MHz band, operators maintained strategic positions while continuing to compete for spectrum allocation. Spectrum allocationThe second stage of the 5G assignment also confirmed the positioning of operators within the 2600 MHz band. According to PTA, the spectrum positions were allocated as follows:

Source: The Patriot March 13, 2026 11:25 UTC