Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started blacklisting IP addresses using unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), directing all such users to… Read More
Phone Calls Decline by 10% as Data Usage Surges During Lockdown
According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Coronavirus induced countrywide lockdown has reduced mobile phone calls by 10% while… Read More
PTA Recommends Rationalizing Tax Regime for ICT Sector
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has recommended the government to rationalize tax regime for information and communication technology (ICT) sector and… Read More
Google and Netflix Help Pakistan Lower Burden on its Telecom Networks
Global Service Providers including Google and Netflix have informed Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) about the steps they have taken to… Read More
PTA Issues Advisory to Telecom Operators In Case of a Lockdown
To create awareness among the general public about preventive measures against coronavirus, PTA has directed mobile phone operators to replace… Read More
All Telcos Except Jazz Fail in PTA’s Quality Test
Telenor, Zong and Ufone have missed most of the key performance indicators (KPIs) set in their license and applicable regulations,… Read More
Educational Institutions, Online Businesses Can Use VoIP, VPN & Video Conferencing Apps Without Restrictions
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that all educational institutions and online businesses can use legal Voice over Internet Protocols… Read More
Consultation Committee Decides to Take Public Feedback on Social Media Rules
Formed under the directions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the first meeting of the Consultation Committee on Citizen Protection… Read More
PTA Issues IP Whitelisting Regulations to Curb Grey Traffic
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is continuously taking measures to curb grey telephony with raids on illegal telecom setups and whitelisting… Read More
PTA Launches a Toll-Free UAN for Complaint Registration
To facilitate telecom consumers, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has launched a Consumer Support Center (CSC) with efficient and trained agents.… Read More
PTA and GSMA Organize 2-Day Training Workshop
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with GSM Association (GSMA) organized a two-day capacity building training course on “Leveraging Mobile… Read More
PTA Has Blocked 50 Million Phones Since January 2019
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked a total of 50 million devices since the implementation of Device Identification Registration and… Read More