<ul><li>Pakistan’s mobile data consumption has reached an average of 8.5 gigabytes per user per month, reflecting a sharp rise in the demand for mobile broadband services.</li><li>The government is preparing for a major spectrum auction to expand broadband capacity and pave the way for next-generation mobile services. 567 MHz of spectrum has been released across six bands, representing a more than 200% increase in available spectrum.</li><li>To ensure the success of the auction, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has enlisted the help of global consultancy firm NERA for planning, policy reforms, and evaluating the spectrum's commercial value.</li><li>The upcoming auction will feature a technology-neutral spectrum, allowing telecom operators to deploy both 4G and 5G services, with specific rollout obligations to meet.</li></ul>

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