5G spectrum auction in Pakistan, 20 times increase in internet speed

The auction of 5G spectrum in Pakistan is expected to generate billions of dollars in revenue and increase internet speed by 20 times.

During the 5G trial in Pakistan, download speed was recorded at 1.685 gigabytes per second, the 5G spectrum auction is expected to increase the internet speed by 20 times and could facilitate better connectivity in remote areas.

The 5G spectrum auction is very important for Pakistan, the 5G spectrum auction will create employment opportunities in the country and also increase the country’s ability to contribute to technological development.

The introduction of 5G networks in the country has the potential to significantly boost the economy, especially in sectors such as healthcare, education and agriculture, as the increased connectivity of the networks allows farmers to remotely monitor and control their crops and livestock. will facilitate doing so, which will increase efficiency and productivity.

It should be remembered that Pakistan has been ranked 90th out of 120 countries in Internet Index 2021 by the Economist Intelligence Unit. According to an Ericsson report, mobile broadband could increase the total number of subscribers per country by $1 billion to $10 billion.

The government, with the support of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, started the process of auctioning the 5G spectrum last year, with an initial bid of $1 billion. will play an important role.