The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Saturday launched a new initiative to facilitate freelancers by enabling VPN registration through mobile numbers.
Previously, freelancers seeking to register VPNs were required to provide a static IP address, which posed significant difficulties for those without access to such an address.
With this new update, individuals who do not possess a static IP can now register their VPN using their mobile number, enabling them to utilize mobile data for VPN access.
The move is seen as a progressive step to promote the IT industry and streamline internet security measures.
According to a PTA spokesperson, the decision was made to ease the registration process, ensuring that freelancers could continue their work uninterrupted by technical barriers.
The new registration system is designed to simplify the process for freelancers, allowing them to register their mobile number on the PTA portal and complete the VPN registration.
The portal link for registration is [https://ipregistration.pta.gov.pk], where users will be required to provide their mobile number and other necessary details to finalize the process.
Since the introduction of the system, more than 31,000 VPNs have been registered through PTA, reflecting the success and demand for this new facility.
The initiative comes as part of broader efforts by the PTA to regulate internet usage and combat the spread of illegal online content, while also supporting the growth of the country’s IT sector.
