Internet users in Islamabad have begun reporting access to 5G mobile services, as Jazz initiates trials of 5G networks in the city’s F-7 sector and other major cities.
A post on X indicates download speeds reaching 1,400 Mbps (1.4 Gbps) and upload speeds around 81.7 Mbps.
The company has confirmed that the service is currently available on selected sites in the major cities, including Islamabad, as well as in parts of Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, and Multan.
How are users experiencing 5G?
Several social media posts suggest users are noticing faster mobile internet speeds and smoother streaming when connected to 5G.
Jazz has stated that customers with 5G-compatible phones and active 4G or VoLTE connections will automatically access the network in covered areas.
The rollout is currently limited, and coverage is not yet city-wide. Network teams are reportedly expanding service gradually to additional sites.
Looking ahead
While Jazz is leading the initial trials, other mobile companies in Pakistan are expected to activate 5G networks in the coming months, as per the media reports.
Officials have not provided an exact timeline for broader rollout.
For now, users in Islamabad and other selected cities are getting their first glimpse of 5G, marking a step forward in Pakistan’s mobile network development.
Major step towards launching 5G services
Pakistan has taken another step toward launching 5G services after the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) finalised frequency allocations from the recent spectrum auction.
In a press release dated March 12, 2026, the PTA said it had concluded the assignment stage of the Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) / 5G spectrum auction.
The step determines the exact frequency blocks that telecom companies will use to deploy their networks.
The regulator said the allocations will allow operators to begin detailed planning for their future 5G infrastructure.
Spectrum distributed among three operators
According to the PTA statement, spectrum was distributed among three major telecom companies: Jazz, Zong and Ufone.
In the 2600 MHz band, Jazz secured 70 MHz, while Zong and Ufone received 60 MHz each.
In the 3500 MHz band, Ufone obtained the largest share with 120 MHz, while Jazz and Zong each secured 50 MHz. Another 60 MHz in this band remained unsold, the regulator said.
Officials say these frequencies will allow companies to start preparing their networks for next-generation mobile services.
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