Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Telcos are still working to restore connectivity in flood-affected areas

Telcos

PTA also reported that the optical fibre backhaul that provides nationwide access has been fully restored. It should be noted that the number of non-functional sites stood at 320 on September 6th. The number of non-operational telecom sites has decreased to 163 as a consequence of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) and telecom operators’ ongoing … Read more

Telcos warn PTA of upcoming load shedding

Telcos warn PTA of upcoming load shedding

Telecom firms warned the government of probable connectivity breakdowns if the power crisis continues. Telecom carriers say rising fuel prices have limited BTS backup. The operators warned PTA they may declare force majeure if disruptions persist. Telcos Have Issued a Warning to the PTA Ahead of the Planned Load-Shedding of Data and Signals. Telecom firms … Read more

Telcos concerned Big Tech will drain them dry until they are unable to develop new networks

Telcos

Despite rising demand for their services, Telco’s risk missing out on the income needed to support new networks — and Big Tech is to blame. This is the gist of the GSM Association’s 2022 Internet Value Chain Report, which was issued yesterday. The Association defines the internet value chain as the money earned by all … Read more