Jazz Hosts 5G Training for FAB Officials

Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, organized a five-day specialized 5G training program for officials from the Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) at the Jazz-NUST 5G Innovation Lab. This initiative aligns with Jazz’s vision of equipping key stakeholders with the knowledge and expertise needed to navigate and regulate emerging technologies effectively.

Held from February 10 to February 14, the training covered critical aspects of 5G, including end-to-end (E2E) network evolution, air interface technologies, multi-frequency network optimization, radio network performance management, RAN network slicing, and real-world applications. The sessions provided key insights into spectrum planning and network optimization to support Pakistan’s digital transformation.

Khalid Shehzad, Chief Technology Officer at Jazz, commented, “Jazz remains committed to driving Pakistan’s digital future through collaboration and knowledge-sharing. This training strengthens industry-academia-government linkages, ensuring informed decision-making and accelerating 5G adoption.”

Since its establishment in December 2022, the Jazz-NUST 5G Innovation Lab has been central to Jazz’s vision of preparing Pakistan for the 5G era. It serves as a hub for research, training, and collaboration, equipping stakeholders with the expertise to leverage 5G for national development. Through initiatives like this training and the country’s first 5G Hackathon, the lab continues to advance digital transformation and unlock new opportunities across various sectors.