Ufone’s digital brand ONIC has hit a regulatory wall. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has ordered Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), the company behind Ufone, to immediately stop new sales, activations, SIM and eSIM issuance, subscriptions, and marketing for ONIC. The reason: PTA says ONIC is operating like a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), but…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has formally urged the government to lower the heavy taxes imposed on mobile phones imported into the country. The authority highlighted that the current taxation system is not only burdensome for consumers but is also negatively affecting the telecom industry and digital inclusion across Pakistan. PTA Clarifies Its Role in…
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has unveiled the “Tariff for Cellular Mobile Telecommunication Services Regulations, 2024,” a comprehensive framework aimed at ensuring pricing flexibility, protecting consumer interests, and preventing the cross-subsidization of other telecommunication services. This move is set to bring significant changes to how tariffs are managed and regulated in Pakistan’s telecommunication sector. Non-SMP…
