ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to constitute 13-member broad-based International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT)/5G Technology Advisory Committee, well-informed sources told Business Recorder.
According to Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, quality broadband connectivity is critical for increasing IT exports, generating new business and employment opportunities and realizing the ‘Digital Pakistan Vision’. Efficient utilization of frequency spectrum for mobile broadband services is fundamental to enable quality broadband connectivity.
Ministry of IT & Telecommunication constituted a 5G Pakistan Plan (5GPP) Committee to define a roadmap and finalize policy recommendations for 5G readiness in Pakistan, in consultation with the stakeholders to formulate the 5G strategic plan that was produced.
A 5G Readiness Study was also undertaken with stakeholders’ consultation and technical assistance from the World Bank (both documents are available on Ministry of IT & Telecommunication website).
Currently 173 operators have launched 5G services across 69 countries. Bangladesh has recently allocated 60 MHz to one operator for launching 5G services on trial basis. And India has announced launch of 5G services in 13 cities during 2022 after approving major policy reforms for the telecom sector.
Moreover the onset of Covid-19 pandemic and increased digital activity has led to the requirement of more International Mobile Telecommunications spectrum so...
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