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Mobile and telecom news from Pakistan, updated daily in simple English: PTA announcements, operator updates, new launches, prices and policy changes. Prices in news posts are checked against official sources at the time of writing; unconfirmed figures are labeled Expected.
PTA IoT Licensing Rules 2026
PTA has issued draft IoT-LPWAN Licensing Regulations 2026 for consultation. The commercial licence costs Rs. 100,000 for five years, and comments close on 20 November 2026.
Read more: PTA IoT Licensing Rules 2026
SIM Lagao Offer Compared: Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone
Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone all reward an unused SIM with free data — here is how the four SIM Lagao offers compare.
Read more: SIM Lagao Offer Compared: Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone
WhatsApp Packages Compared: Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone
Telenor's Rs 104 WhatsApp bundle is the cheapest monthly option; see how Jazz, Zong and Ufone compare.
Read more: WhatsApp Packages Compared: Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone
Vivo Y05 and Y11d Prices Rise in November 2026
vivo raises Y05 to Rs 45,999 and Y11d 6 GB to Rs 70,999, and lists cheaper 6 GB Y500 and Y31d models.
Read more: Vivo Y05 and Y11d Prices Rise in November 2026
PTA Tests Mobile Networks in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Calls Service Excellent
PTA tested mobile calls and internet in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on 5 November 2026 and called the first results excellent, though it published no speed figures yet.
Read more: PTA Tests Mobile Networks in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Calls Service Excellent
RedMagic 11 Pro Price Jumps by Rs. 100,000
RedMagic 11 Pro jumps to Rs. 309,999 in Pakistan, up Rs. 100,000 from its Rs. 209,999 launch price.
Read more: RedMagic 11 Pro Price Jumps by Rs. 100,000
Mobile Phone Production Falls 20% in September
Local mobile phone production fell 20% to 2.42 million units in September 2026, but local assembly still met 96% of demand, PTA data shows.
Read more: Mobile Phone Production Falls 20% in September
PTA Blocks 176,000 WhatsApp Accounts Linked to SIM Fraud
PTA and Meta have blocked 176,000 WhatsApp accounts linked to recycled mobile numbers, and 5,000 more numbers will be shared every month to stop SIM fraud.
Read more: PTA Blocks 176,000 WhatsApp Accounts Linked to SIM Fraud
Vivo Y500 Price Increase in November 2026
Vivo raises Y500 to Rs. 109,999 in Pakistan, up Rs. 10,000 on both 8 GB variants.
Read more: Vivo Y500 Price Increase in November 2026
Motorola’s New Flagship Phone Has a Massive Battery and Massive Price Tag
Motorola's Signature 27 pairs a 7,000mAh battery with a $1,599 price tag, and it goes on sale in the US on November 26.
Read more: Motorola’s New Flagship Phone Has a Massive Battery and Massive Price Tag