Here’s Why Trains in Pakistan Don’t Have Internet Facility

For context, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has clarified that Pakistan Railways cannot directly provide commercial internet services to passengers under its existing telecom license.

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In a written report submitted to the Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology, the authority remarked Pakistan Railways holds a special telecom license that is limited to institutional apply and non-commercial services.

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According to the PTA, the license does not allow Pakistan Railways to provide public or commercial telecom services. Under the telecom policy, administration institutions holding such specific licenses are additionally not permitted to operate as commercial telecom operators.

Pakistan Railways is at present providing internet connectivity on only three to five trains through cellular operators.

In practice, the PTA remarked the department can expand Wi-Fi services by entering into commercial agreements with cellular operators. Under such arrangements, Wi-Fi networks installed on trains can be connected to the backhaul networks of telecom firms.

While continuing to operate within the limits of its existing license, this means Pakistan Railways can growth internet availability on its trains through partnerships with commercial operators. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around here's Why Trains in Pakistan Don't Have Internet Facility point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.