ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved the adoption of Wi-Fi 7 and future Wi-Fi generations in the 6 GHz band (5925–6425MHz) in line with parameters earlier cleared for Wi-Fi 6E, the telecom regulator said on Friday.
The move places the South Asian country of over 240 million among early adopters in the Asia-Pacific region and highlights its commitment to digital innovation and leadership.
Wi-Fi 7 offers ultra-high data rates, low latency and strong reliability, enabling 8K streaming, augmented or virtual reality (AR/VR) applications and industrial automation.
“By easing congestion in older bands and lowering broadband delivery costs, it will improve connectivity for households, SMEs, campuses, health care facilities and smart cities,” the PTA said in a statement.
The development comes as Pakistan plans to introduce 5G Internet service. Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja this week announced the government was planning to introduce 5G services in seven major cities within months.
“Measures are being taken to ensure more reliable Internet access nationwide,” local media quoted Khawaja as saying at the 26th ITCN Asia Expo in Karachi on Tuesday.
But there have been concerns about financial difficulties associated with Pakistan’s transition to 5G wireless technology, even as the country’s use and penetration of wireless telecommunication services, such as broadband and mobile, continues to grow.
