ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday said it has received an amount of Rs 15.82 billion (equivalent of $103.17 million) against second installment of License Renewal Fee from two Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs); Telenor Pakistan and Pakistan Mobile Communication Ltd. (Jazz). The amount is being deposited in Federal Consolidated Fund (FCF) as per practice […]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued advisory for telecom consumers to avoid billing shocks while subscribing broadband internet packages. The PTA on Sunday said that following options may be considered/exercised to avoid billing issues and avail mobile broadband services at affordable rates/prices: — Standard / baseline mobile data (default) rates are generally costly/expensive, therefore, […]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Sunday warned general public for not sharing their personal details on hoax or fake calls because response to those calls may result in loss of money. In a press release, the PTA cautioned the public to be aware of hoax, falsified and unsolicited calls and messages asking for personal […]

ISLAMABAD: President (Middle East Region) of Huawei Technologies, Charles Yang, visited Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Headquarters in Islamabad, a statement said on Tuesday. The President was along with Mark Meng, CEO of Huawei Technologies Pakistan and Deputy CEO Ahmed Bilal Masud. The delegation met Chairman PTA Major General (Retd) Amir Azeem Bajwa and discussed matters […]

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Monday said that it has issued regulations for encouraging production of mobile phones in the country. The PTAB issued Mobile Device Manufacturing (MDM) Regulations, 2021. The regulations have come into force with effect from January 25, 2021 and aimed at encouraging local production of mobile devices in Pakistan. As […]