Jazz Becomes First Operator to Reach 1,000 5G Sites

Jazz, Pakistan's leading connectivity provider from JazzWorld, has expanded its 5G network to 1, 000 live sites, marking the fastest 5G rollout in Pakistan and establishing the country's largest 5G network footprint.

Key points

• The milestone builds on Jazz's initial 5G launch throughout close to 180 sites in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan and Faisalabad.
• Kazim Mujtaba, President, Jazz GSM, remarked: Reaching 1, 000 5G sites at this pace reflects our determination to bring the benefits of 5G to more Pakistanis, faster.
• Khalid Shehzad, Chief Technology Officer, JazzWorld, remarked: Building 5G at this scale requires a network designed for diverse connectivity needs throughout Pakistan.
• Beyond the pace and scale of the rollout, Jazz is building Pakistan's most diverse 5G network, underpinned by its spectrum acquisition in the 2026 auction.
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For context, the milestone builds on Jazz's initial 5G launch throughout close to 180 sites in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan and Faisalabad. While extending to Sialkot and Gujranwala, taking Jazz's 5G presence to 10 cities nationwide, the rollout has since expanded throughout these markets.

Kazim Mujtaba, President, Jazz GSM, remarked: "Reaching 1, 000 5G sites at this pace reflects our determination to bring the benefits of 5G to more Pakistanis, faster. While enabling new services and employ cases as 5G adoption grows.", as we scale to 2, 500 sites by year-end, our focus is on delivering a better digital experience through greater capacity, faster speeds and more reliable connectivity.

Khalid Shehzad, Chief Technology Officer, JazzWorld, remarked: "Building 5G at this scale requires a network designed for diverse connectivity needs throughout Pakistan. By combining our multi-band spectrum with advanced radio technologies and modernized infrastructure, we are delivering wider coverage and greater capacity while preparing the network for the growing demands of 5G."

Beyond the pace and scale of the rollout, Jazz is building Pakistan's most diverse 5G network, underpinned by its spectrum acquisition in the 2026 auction. Jazz secured 190 MHz of extra spectrum throughout four bands – 700 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2600 MHz and 3500 MHz – taking its total spectrum holdings to 284.4 MHz.

For context, the rollout follows Jazz's USD 1 billion investment commitment confirmed after the spectrum auction to accelerate 5G deployment and strengthen its network infrastructure throughout Pakistan. The commitment takes Jazz's total investment in Pakistan to USD 12 billion to date, underscoring its long-term commitment to the country's digital infrastructure and connectivity ecosystem. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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