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PAKISTAN'S NATIONWIDE 5G ROLLOUT TO TAKE TWO MORE YEARS, NA TOLD
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Fusion42 · 26 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Pakistan's government informed the National Assembly that a nationwide rollout of 5G mobile services will take an additional two years due to existing telecommunication network performance issues and infrastructure readiness. Currently, 5G is available in 24 cities, but complaints about slow internet, inadequate coverage, and charging for inaccessible 5G services persist.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it between 24 Oct 2026 and 25 Oct 2026.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You face a delayed 5G landscape in Pakistan with existing networks inadequate to support wider coverage. This delay opens a window to address current 4G issues or target underserved areas before competition ramps up.
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2 sources · first reported 24 Oct 2026 · latest 25 Oct 2026
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