{
  "id": 1761140,
  "title": "Key Islamabad Sector Has No Dedicated Telecom Tower",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/key-islamabad-sector-has-no-dedicated-telecom-tower",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:35:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/08/18/key-islamabad-sector-has-no-dedicated-telecom-tower/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sector I-16 in Islamabad is currently without a dedicated cellphone tower, leaving its residents with spotty or inadequate mobile coverage. The government informed the National Assembly through a written reply from the Cabinet Division that I-14 and I-16 are recently developed areas with low population density, making I-16 the least populated of the two. Cellular operators have already established 12 dedicated sites in the two sectors, up from nine previously reported. However, all 12 sites are situated in I-14, with none in I-16. Three Jazz, three Zong, two Telenor, and one Ufone site serve I-14, offering partial to adequate coverage. Zong has also begun offering 5G services in the sector. In contrast, I-16 sees no dedicated site for any operator. Mobile signals are being extended from existing sites on the sector's periphery, resulting in weak and limited coverage. The government stated that the existing sites are functioning as expected, but cellular operators have not publicly announced plans to build new sites, upgrade technology, or deploy 5G in I-16. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has engaged with operators, urging them to assess coverage gaps, optimize networks, and identify ways to enhance voice and data services. The government explained that low population density, limited commercial viability, and insufficient returns on investment have hindered new cellular infrastructure development in I-16. They also noted that type-approved repeaters or amplifiers, along with Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi), could help bolster indoor mobile coverage in areas plagued by weak signals.",
  "summary": "The government has acknowledged that Sector I-16 of Islamabad has no dedicated cellular site, leaving residents with weak or limited … Read More The post Key Islamabad Sector Has No Dedicated Telecom Tower appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "key_points": [
    "Sector I-16 lacks dedicated cellphone tower, causing poor mobile coverage.",
    "Only 12 sites established in I-14, none in I-16.",
    "Government urges operators to address coverage gaps in I-16."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}