PTA blocks over 5.8 million SIMs across country
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) blocked or recycled over 5.8 million inactive SIM cards across the country during the fiscal year 2023-24. The annual report for 2023-24 released by the telecom authority revealed that the PTA received 191,514 consumer complaints related to telecom services and 99.3 per cent of
VPN usage is not causing slower internet speeds says Chairman PTA
The Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Hafeez ur Rehman, clarified during a Senate committee meeting on Thursday that VPN usage is not causing slower internet speeds.
Internet services disrupted across Pakistan
WEB DESK: Internet users across Pakistan continue to experience significant disruptions as slow internet services affect daily life and work. The issue, which began on Saturday night, has left users frustrated with limited access to social media platforms and online services. Popular platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have
Extension expected in registration date of unregistered VPNs
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that today, November 30 is the last day for registering unregistered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs); however, an extension is expected.
Consultant appointed for 5G spectrum, PTA informs NA committee
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) officials updated the National Assembly Committee for Information Technology (IT) on Tuesday regarding the progress of 5G services in the country. The PTA reported that a consultant has been engaged to assist with the 5G spectrum rollout, with a report expected by the end
Has PTA blocked ‘BlueSky in Pakistan after ‘X’ Twitter ban?
People are facing problems accessing BlueSky, leading to questions and assumptions that the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked Bluesky after 'X' in Pakistan.
IT industry cannot function without VPNs: Chairman PTA
Hafeez ur Rehman, Chairman of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), on Monday, explained that the IT industry cannot function without VPNs
PTA introduces new method for registering VPNs
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has introduced a new method for registering Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
Pakistan restores internet services after four-month
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced on Friday that internet services have been restored nationwide after the successful repair of the SMW4 underwater cable defect. The PTA stated that services were reinstated after an outage lasting approximately four months, caused by defects in two underwater cables: SMW4 (in June)
Internet services fully restored countrywide, claims PTA
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has claimed that internet service has been fully restored across the country after 4 months. According to the PTA, the fault in the SMW submarine cable has been rectified, resulting in a shortfall of 1750 GBs of data. Furthermore, the PTA has also stated that three new
