Pakistan’s 5G rollout attracts $178.6mn investment from telecom operators
ISLAMABAD: Telecom operators have invested around $178.6 million in rolling out 5G services in Pakistan, with 1,136 sites upgraded to 5G across the country, according to data shared by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication. The data shows that Jazz invested $59.67 million in 5G rollout up to June 2026, while Zong invested $98.9 million and Ufone an estimated $20 million.…
In Pakistan, telecom operators have recently invested approximately $178.6 million in the rollout of 5G services, upgrading 1,136 sites across the country, as reported by the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication. According to the data, Jazz contributed $59.67 million to the 5G rollout up to June 2026, followed by Zong's $98.9 million investment and Ufone's estimated $20 million.
The government's Policy Directive from January 6, 2026, did not set any specific target for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 5G deployment, leaving it to the discretion of telecom companies. Investment projections indicate that Jazz plans to invest a further $30.33 million in 5G rollout during fiscal year 2027, while Zong anticipates spending $39.9 million.
Ufone's fiscal year 2027 investment figures will be released post-merger activities. The development showcases the operators' commitment to expanding next-generation mobile connectivity, even without a government-mandated FDI target for 5G deployment. The 5G spectrum auction was conducted in March 2026, facilitating the commercial rollout of next-generation mobile services in Pakistan.
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