5G in Pakistan: Can it Bridge the Digital Divide and Fuel Growth?
Pakistan expects to earn billions of dollars from the auction of 5G spectrum and increase internet speed by 20 times. During the 5G trial in the country, a download speed of 1.685 gigabytes per second was recorded.
According to officials, the auction of 5G spectrum will create job opportunities in the country and also increase the country’s capacity to contribute to technological development. The introduction of 5G networks in the country has the potential to significantly boost the economy, especially in sectors such as healthcare, education and agriculture. The increased connectivity of the networks will provide farmers with the facility to monitor and control their crops and livestock remotely, which will lead to increased efficiency and productivity.
It may be recalled that Pakistan was ranked 90th out of 120 countries in the Inclusive Internet Index 2021 by the Economist Intelligence Unit.
The government, in collaboration with the Special Investment Facilitation Council, started the process of auctioning 5G spectrum last year, with an initial bid of $1 billion set.
Here are some of the benefits of 5G technology:
- Faster internet speeds
- Lower latency
- Increased capacity
- More reliable connections
- New and innovative applications
The auction of 5G spectrum is a significant development for Pakistan. It will help to improve the country’s digital infrastructure and boost the economy.
Here are some of the challenges that Pakistan faces in rolling out 5G:
- The cost of 5G equipment is high.
- There is a lack of skilled labor to install and maintain 5G networks.
- The government needs to develop a clear policy framework for 5G.
Despite these challenges, Pakistan is committed to rolling out 5G technology. The government is working to address the challenges and create an environment that is conducive to the development of 5G.
Pakistan expects to earn billions of dollars from the auction of 5G spectrum and increase internet speed by 20 times. During the 5G trial in the country, a download speed of 1.685 gigabytes per second was recorded. According to officials, the auction of 5G spectrum will create job opportunities in…