Pakistan has reached 200 million subscribers of telecom services. According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the country now has 150 million broadband users and over 2 million fixed-line fiber internet users across the country.
PTA has interpreted the figure as a “historic milestone” and said that it reflects the country’s “accelerated digital growth. “The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority proudly announces a historic milestone—crossing 200 million telecom subscribers nationwide. With 150 million broadband and over 2 million Fiber-To-The-Home (FTTH) subscribers. This achievement reflects Pakistan’s accelerated digital growth and PTA’s commitment to inclusive connectivity,” PTA said.
At the same time, PTA also stressed the need to include female students for digital inclusion.
Pakistan records 200 million telecom users
As Pakistan registers 200 million telecom users, its other metrics are also significant. The country’s broadband penetration rose from 53.6% in June 2023 to 60.8% by June 2025.
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PTA offers data and voice to celebrate the occasion
To mark the feat, PTA has collaborated with carrier network providers such as Jazz, Telenor, Ufone, Zong, SCO, and offered mobile subscribers a promotional offer including 2 GB of free data and 200 minutes of on-net voice service. Users can seize this offering via *2200#.
Going forward, PTA is also installing free WiFi hotspots at select universities, which are recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for women-only institutions. The regulator is cooperating with PTCL, Transworld, Nayatel, Cybernet, and Wateen to deploy WiFi hotspots, which it aims to facilitate students for online learning courses.
Now, the country is planning for future improvements with the 5G launch.