Tech Desk 
Feb 02, 2026
Pakistan has announced its plan to expand mobile internet capacity, as the government is set to auction over 200% more telecom spectrum, with an aim at meeting increasing demand for high-speed mobile data.
Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that the current allocation of 274 MHz is insufficient for Pakistan’s growing data needs and remains one of the lowest in the region.
"These initiatives aim to expand network coverage, improve service quality, and lay the foundation for future technologies, including 5G," added Khawaja.
The spectrum will span multiple frequency bands, which includes:
- 700 MHz
- 1800 MHz
- 2100 MHz
- 2300 MHz
- 2600 MHz
- 3500 MHz.
The auction — which exceeds the allocation by more than 200% — will happen once all regulatory and policy steps are completed.
Upcoming spectrum auction is expected to reduce network congestion, improve internet efficiency, and support the launch of next-generation mobile broadband services.
Increased spectrum availability will enhance the overall quality of experience, especially in high-demand or underserved regions.
Under the Digital Nation vision, the government plans to boost Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, as these efforts include latest QoS standards for 3G and 4G networks, launch of VoWiFi and VoLTE, active infrastructure sharing, national roaming along major highways, and expansion of Fibre to the Site infrastructure.
