A. US$200 million
B. US$350 million
C. US$507 million
D. US$750 million
On March 10, 2026, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) held its 5G spectrum auction, raising about US$507 million after selling spectrum to Jazz, Zong, and Ufone.
Pakistan completed its 5G spectrum auction on March 10, 2026, raising approximately $507 million to $510 million (around PKR 142 billion).
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Key Details of the Auction:
Total Spectrum Sold: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) sold 480 MHz of spectrum across various bands (700 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2600 MHz, and 3500 MHz) out of 597 MHz offered.
Participants: The auction saw participation from three major telecom operators: Jazz, Ufone, and Zong.
Finalized Revenue: While the initial auction concluded with $507 million, the finalization of the assignment stage to determine specific frequency positions added an extra $3 million, bringing the total proceeds to $510 million.
Impact: The auction is expected to significantly boost Pakistan’s mobile broadband capacity and accelerate 5G rollout, with services anticipated in major cities within six months.
The correct answer to the question: "Pakistan held its 5G spectrum auction on March 10, 2026, raising approximately how much money?" is "US$507 million".
