<ul><li>The U.S.-based consultancy firm NERA has submitted its initial report to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for the 5G spectrum auction.</li><li>Delays in the decision on the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and the unavailability of full spectrum in the 2.6 GHz band have contributed to the delay in the completion of the final report.</li><li>NERA has expressed concerns about the number of cellular mobile operators (CMOs) and highlighted the issue of non-availability of the full spectrum, which may impact the 5G auction.</li><li>The final recommendations from NERA will be reviewed by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) and presented to the federal cabinet for approval on reserve price, number of bands, and auction timelines.</li></ul>

5G Spectrum Auction in Pakistan Faces Delays as NERA Submits Initial Report to PTA

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