The recognition highlights Jazz’s network expansion, increased 5G data traffic and investment in spectrum to strengthen connectivity across Pakistan.
JazzWorld, Pakistan’s leading digital services platform, has been named ‘5G Champion for Growth’ in the Communication Service Provider category at The Fast Mode Awards 2026, recognising its efforts to accelerate 5G deployment and expand next-generation connectivity across Pakistan.
The international awards programme attracted more than 500 entries across its categories, placing JazzWorld among this year’s winners. The recognition follows the company’s investments in spectrum, rapid network expansion and growing focus on improving connectivity and customer experience through 5G technology.
Since launching its 5G upgrade programme in March 2026, Jazz has brought more than 1,200 5G sites on air. The company has prioritised Pakistan’s ten largest commercial cities through a city-first, cluster-based deployment strategy aimed at expanding coverage in areas with significant demand for mobile data services.
The rollout has also contributed to a sharp increase in 5G usage. Daily data traffic rose more than sixfold, from 14.8 terabytes in June to 89.3 terabytes in September 2026. This growth reflects increasing adoption of next-generation connectivity as more users access high-speed mobile services.
Network performance has also improved, with average 5G user throughput reaching up to 15 times that of the blended 4G experience. According to JazzWorld, growing 5G adoption is also helping ease capacity pressures on the existing 4G network, allowing resources to be used more efficiently.
Supporting the expansion is JazzWorld’s strengthened spectrum portfolio, which has increased from 94.4 MHz to 284.4 MHz across low, mid and high-frequency bands. A larger spectrum holding provides additional network capacity and supports the delivery of faster and more reliable connectivity as demand for digital services increases.
Khalid Shehzad, Chief Technology Officer at JazzWorld, said 5G represents an important milestone for Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, but the company’s ambitions extend beyond network deployment.
He added that JazzWorld is building the capacity to meet growing digital demand, improve everyday connectivity and create new opportunities for businesses and consumers. He said the award reflects the progress made and the company’s continued commitment to investing in Pakistan’s digital future.
The recognition comes as Pakistan’s telecommunications sector continues to expand its next-generation infrastructure. The wider adoption of 5G could support businesses, digital services and consumers by improving network capacity and enabling applications that require faster and more reliable internet connections.
JazzWorld said it would continue expanding its next-generation network as part of its broader commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and making advanced connectivity more widely accessible.