The caretaker federal cabinet of Pakistan has approved the auction of 5G spectrum and telecom infrastructure sharing.
This was said on Wednesday by Caretaker Minister for Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunication Umar Saif on Wednesday.
This is a significant development for the country, as it will pave the way for the deployment of next-generation mobile networks and improve the efficiency of telecom companies.
A Spectrum Auction Advisory Committee has been set up under the chairmanship of the Caretaker finance minister to oversee the auction process.
300 MHz of spectrum will be available for 5G auction.
The auction will be conducted by the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) after appointing a consultant.
Telecom infrastructure sharing allows telecom companies to install their equipment on each other's towers and use them.
This will significantly reduce their operational and maintenance costs, which can then be used for upgrading their networks.
5G networks will offer much faster speeds, lower latency, and greater capacity than current 4G networks.
Telecom infrastructure sharing will also reduce the cost of telecom services for consumers and businesses. This will make it easier for people to access the internet and other telecom services.
How fast is 300MHz spectrum?
The speed of 5G spectrum depends on a number of factors, including the frequency band, the type of equipment used, and the network conditions.
However, 300 MHz of 5G spectrum is capable of delivering speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps).
In real-world conditions, however, users can expect to see speeds of around 1 Gbps to 2 Gbps.
This is still significantly faster than current 4G networks, which typically offer speeds of around 100 megabits per second (Mbps).
