Pakistan's government would provide 700 MHz bands for 5G.

The Pakistani government intends to set aside 700MHz channels for the deployment of 5G there. This is probably caused by the 700MHz band, commonly known as n28, which has better coverage and efficiency.

For the introduction of 5G, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication will use the following low, mid, and high bands.

Low \s700MHz

2.3GHz \s2.6GHz \s3.5GHz

the mid-millimeter wavebands

3.6-4.2 GHz in the C-Band

High-frequency bands for unlicensed backhaul (P2P & P2MP)

The Ministry has also created a "Framework for Frequency Spectrum Re-Farming" in order to manage the spectrum dynamically and make it accessible for all new applications. Although specifics are unknown, the Framework will also be utilized for digital television and broadband wireless access.

Repurposing spectrum bands for new, more effective technologies or services is known as spectrum refarming. For instance, a telecom service provider may release a portion of the spectrum for LTE services if it is already operating a 900MHz band for 2G services.

PTA, PEMRA, and FAB will recommend to the relevant authorities the requirements to reframe any given frequency band. The organizations may discuss the subject of spectrum reframing with the incumbent user.

Coming Not Anytime Soon

It is important to note that the fifth generation mobile network won't be available in Pakistan for a time, even if the government and other key agencies are working to deploy it there. Before 5G is formally launched in Pakistan, there is still a tonne of development that needs to take place. It is now anticipated that the launch will occur sometime in 2023, however there is no confirmation at this moment. The launch has been repeatedly delayed.

Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, and Peshawar will likely be the first major cities in Pakistan to receive 5G service whenever it begins to roll out, followed by other areas.