Policy · 1h ago
PTA Warns High Phone Taxes Could Stifle Pakistan's 5G Rollout
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority warns that high taxes on smartphones may delay 5G adoption in the country. The regulator argues that expensive handsets deter consumers from upgrading, slowing network utilization. PTA's statement highlights a key barrier to Pakistan's digital transformation.
Meridian48 take
The PTA's warning is credible but overlooks that tax policy is just one of many hurdles for 5G in Pakistan, including spectrum pricing and infrastructure gaps.
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