The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially begun issuing licenses to Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers under the reinstated Class Value Added Services (CVAS-Data) licensing regime.
This marks a major step toward regulating Pakistan’s expanding VPN landscape, ensuring that users have access to secure, lawful, and compliant digital communication tools.
Under the updated guidelines, the PTA aims to streamline the availability of VPN services by approving only those companies that meet strict national security, data protection, and operational criteria. The initiative is designed to curb the misuse of unregistered VPNs, strengthen cybersecurity, and promote a transparent market where users can confidently rely on authorized privacy solutions.
As part of the first licensing phase, the PTA has granted Class Licenses to several companies, allowing them to provide legitimate VPN services to individuals, freelancers, remote workers, and businesses nationwide.
Below is the complete list of PTA-approved VPN providers along with their registered VPN brands:
PTA-Approved VPN Service Providers
• Alpha 3 Cubic (Pvt.) Ltd. – Steer Lucid VPN
• Zettabyte (Pvt.) Ltd. – Crest VPN
• Nexilium Tech (SMC-Pvt.) Ltd. – Kestrel VPN
• UKI Conic Solutions (SMC-Pvt.) Ltd. – QuiXure VPN
• Vision Tech 360 (Pvt.) Ltd. – Kryptonyme VPN
These companies are now fully authorized to operate VPN services under Pakistan’s regulatory framework. Their offerings cater to users who require secure access to online platforms, encrypted channels for business communication, or privacy tools for legitimate digital activity.
A key improvement under this initiative is the removal of the earlier requirement for users to register their VPNs directly with PTA. Customers can now subscribe to pre-approved VPN services from licensed operators without undergoing individual IP or mobile number registration. This shift is expected to enhance user convenience, reduce administrative bottlenecks, and promote a safer online environment.
PTA’s licensing move supports Pakistan’s evolving digital ecosystem by reinforcing cybersecurity standards and ensuring that VPN usage remains both secure and lawful.