PTA Approves Wi-Fi 7 with 6 GHz Band in Pakistan

News Desk

Islamabad: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved the use of the 6 GHz band (5925–6425 MHz) for Wi-Fi 7, paving the way for the introduction of next-generation wireless technology in the country.

According to PTA, Wi-Fi 7 will deliver ultra-fast data speeds, minimal latency, and improved reliability—supporting high-resolution video streaming, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), industrial automation, and other advanced applications.

The authority noted that the rollout will reduce broadband costs, ease congestion on older spectrum bands, and improve network performance for households, businesses, educational institutions, healthcare, and smart city projects.

With this decision, Pakistan joins the ranks of early adopters of Wi-Fi 7 in the Asia-Pacific region.

The technology is expected to enable 8K video streaming and next-generation digital services, building on the earlier approval of Wi-Fi 6E and marking another step in strengthening the country’s digital infrastructure.

Push toward 5G rollout

The move aligns with the government’s broader digital transformation agenda. Earlier this week, Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced plans to launch 5G services in seven major cities within months.

Speaking at the inauguration of the 26th ITCN Asia Expo in Karachi, the minister said the government is working to ensure more reliable internet nationwide. She also underlined IT’s central role in the recently signed Pakistan-Saudi agreement, which aims to boost digital infrastructure and economic growth.

Khawaja further noted that Pakistan has moved away from default concerns, with inflation declining and macroeconomic conditions stabilizing. “Karachi carries the weight of the country’s economic development,” she remarked.