Karachi Gets 189 New 5G Sites Within Months

As cellular operators accelerate the rollout of next-generation mobile services in the city, the number of operational 5G sites in Karachi has more than tripled to 279 from 90 in July 2026.

Key points

• The number of 5G sites in Karachi is projected to reach at least 1, 000 by the end of the first rollout phase covering 2026 to 2028.
• According to a Pakistan Telecommunication Authority document, operators have continued 189 5G sites in Karachi.
• PTA has set a median baseline speed of 50 Mbps for 5G, with a phased target of 100 Mbps.
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• Cellular mobile operators have began 5G services in 23 cities, with Karachi recording the highest number of deployed 5G sites.

According to a Pakistan Telecommunication Authority document, operators have continued 189 5G sites in Karachi. Jazz has deployed 130 sites, followed by Zong with 122 and Ufone with 27.

Cellular mobile operators have began 5G services in 23 cities, with Karachi recording the highest number of deployed 5G sites. The city at present has around 5, 000 LTE and 4G sites. 70 Major Global Exchanges Seek Licences in Pakistan's Digital Asset Market.

Notably, the number of 5G sites in Karachi is projected to reach at least 1, 000 by the end of the first rollout phase covering 2026 to 2028. As the target is a minimum licensing requirement rather than a limit on the number of sites, actual deployment could be higher.

Under the first phase, each cellular mobile operator is required to deploy 2, 000 5G sites and upgrade at least 20 percent of its existing 4G sites throughout Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta.

Operators are additionally required to raise the fiber to the tower ratio to 20 percent and improve mobile broadband quality from an average throughput of 4 Mbps to a median speed of 20 Mbps.

PTA has set a median baseline speed of 50 Mbps for 5G, with a phased target of 100 Mbps. Operators can deploy extra sites based on population density, traffic demand, subscriber concentration, network apply and coverage requirements. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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Taken together, the developments around karachi Gets 189 New 5G Sites Within Months point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.