PTA admits mobile tariffs rose up to 22% over past year
Mobile operators have increased tariffs by up to 22 percent over the past year, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has admitted, while rejecting claims that telecom companies have been raising prices by 10-20 percent every month. Official documents noted that PTA’s analysis of subscriber-wise top ten packages offered by Jazz, Telenor, Zong and Ufone showed an average tariff increase…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has reported that mobile operators have raised tariffs by as much as 22 percent over the last year, despite rejecting claims that prices have been increased by 10-20 percent each month. Official figures show an average tariff rise of 12-22 percent between June 2025 and June 2026 for the top packages offered by Jazz, Telenor, Zong and Ufone.
The PTA clarified that this represents an annual increase translating to a modest monthly rise of 1-2 percent, and no evidence supports the alleged 10-20 percent monthly hikes. The concern over mobile package price hikes has intensified as telecom services have become crucial for households, businesses and digital users. The regulator is overseeing tariff adjustments for Jazz, a Significant Market Power (SMP) operator, and also Ufone and Telenor following a November 30 merger order, while Zong, a non-SMP operator, may adjust prices as it sees fit.
Despite this, PTA stresses its duty to safeguard consumer interests while allowing reasonable returns for telecom companies.
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