The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has now opened applications to grant Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Licenses across the country.
Businesses can apply for the MVNO licenses under the approved policy framework and PTA licensing requirements.
Services would then be offered by business entities under their own brand. This would be carried out with the support of agreements with licensed mobile network operators.
The MVNO licenses will be issued for a period of 15 years. They will come under applicable regulatory terms and conditions.
According to official requirements, MVNOs must provide a copy of license issued by PTA.
The interested MVNO will also have to provide a copy of the agreement signed with the Mobile Network Operator (MNO) to the PTA.
What does the MVNO license do?
An MVNO license allows a company to not only launch but also operate its own mobile telecom brand.
The operator can then design their very own service plans along with packages.
Those businesses applying for a license may also be allowed to install and manage their own customer care centers.
Other services would include billing systems and IT solutions.
For more details on eligibility and how to apply, visit PTA’s official website.
PTA denies claims of collecting phone taxes in monthly installments
Earlier, the PTA reassured the nation stating that it only encouraged the citizens of Pakistan to pay taxes and duties on imported mobile phones.
A post on X, formerly Twitter stated that PTA phone taxes are only collected by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR).
Officials have also advised consumers to always approve their devices via the Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) provided by the PTA.
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