Tech Desk 
Jan 31, 2026
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced the "Spectrum Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G in Pakistan" will be conducted on March 10, 2026.
The telecom authority, in a press release, stated: "The finalised schedule follows constructive regulatory coordination and extensive stakeholder consultations, aimed at ensuring a smooth, transparent, and well-participated auction process.
"The confirmed timeline provides telecom operators and prospective bidders with adequate preparation time and reflects PTA’s commitment to facilitating optimal participation while ensuring full alignment with procedural and regulatory requirements," added PTA.
How will Pakistan’s 5G spectrum be sold?
Earlier, the authority said that the 5G spectrum auction will cover six different frequency bands, which include:
- 700 MHz.
- 1800 MHz.
- 2100 MHz.
- 2300 MHz.
- 2600 MHz.
- 3500 MHz.
Both Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and TIme Division Duplex (TDD) bands will also be included in auction. Some of these bands, such as 700 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2600 MHz, and 3500 MHz, will be made available to cellular operators in Pakistan for the first time.
All interested parties are advised to review the Information Memorandum (IM) for "NGMS)/5G in Pakistan" and stay informed through updates available on the PTA website
