{
  "id": 14147777,
  "title": "Satellite Internet Launch in Final Stages",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/satellite-internet-launch-in-final-stages",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T07:21:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/13/satellite-internet-launch-in-final-stages/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan's satellite internet launch is nearing completion, with the government finalizing the regulatory framework after consulting relevant institutions, according to IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja. Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Symposium, Khawaja stated that the government aims to create a more favorable business environment for companies investing in satellite internet services. Over the past two and a half years, three new submarine internet cables have arrived in Pakistan, and more than 17,000 kilometers of optical fiber have been laid through the Universal Service Fund. The number of homes connected to fiber broadband has increased from fewer than 3 million in 2024 to over 5 million. Khawaja also reported a significant reduction in the gender gap in mobile internet use, from 38 percent to just 8 percent. The country introduced 5G technology via a spectrum auction in March 2026, and the government is working to assist local businesses in providing internet services in rural areas through new licensing and business models. Additionally, more than 10 million people have received fuel subsidies via a technology-based system that does not require a smartphone.",
  "summary": "Pakistan’s satellite internet launch has entered its final stages and the government is set to finalize the regulatory framework after … Read More The post Satellite Internet Launch in Final Stages appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}