The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) says that the country’s 5G migration is being held up by a lack of devices that are compatible, a long return on investment, and a large starting investment.
The government says that if we want to use 5G, we will have to spend a lot of money on network upgrades and growth, like putting in tiny cells, high-tech antennas, and a lot of fiber optic backhaul. In a market where competition is high and customers are price conscious, this could make it hard for telecom providers to get the money they need, which puts a lot of strain on their finances. Also, they don’t want to make big cash investments all at once because the return on investment (ROI) can take a while.
Because of this, it might be necessary to get people to make important investments through government rewards and Private-Public Partnerships (PPPs). There is a big problem with putting 5G into use in Pakistan that makes it hard to close the technology gap.
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Because bringing 5G to places with few people would be very expensive and hard to organize, rural and remote areas might fall behind, while cities might quickly gain from the more advanced infrastructure. The lack of 5G phones is another thing that is stopping a lot of people from using 5G. It is important to make sure that everyone in the country has equal access to 5G services for economic and social growth that benefits everyone.
It’s been hard to get people and businesses to fully understand the benefits and opportunities of 5G because many people and businesses still don’t fully understand them. People may not be as open to 5G if they are worried about its effects on their health and hear false information about it. People should learn about the benefits of 5G through public education programs, which should be paid for by the government and telecom companies. Open and honest communication is key to building trust and getting a lot of people to accept something.
An expert says that the lack of Key Band will make the rollout of 5G even later than planned.
The rollout of 5G can be seen as a success since all the necessary plans have already been made. The start of 5G mobile connections is set for the middle of 2025, and the Authority says that everyone is making plans for that time.
Backhaul infrastructure is an important part of making sure 5G networks are ready because it is so important to their speed and capacity. Backhaul readiness has been Pakistan’s top goal as one of the most important steps toward putting 5G into use. As part of this work, frequencies in the E-band have been given to CMOs that are perfect for backhaul, and tests have been set up to look at different backhaul technologies that are needed to meet 5G’s low latency and high data throughput requirements.
During the reporting year, PTA worked closely with telecom companies to improve their backhaul networks so they could handle faster transfers. The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) wants to make sure that Pakistan’s telecom industry is ready to set up and run 5G networks across the country. They plan to do this by enforcing rules and promoting investments in backhaul infrastructure.
