ISLAMABAD: PTA on Thursday commenced issuance of Class Licenses for the provision of internet services at the district level across Pakistan to promote local entrepreneurship, strengthen broadband infrastructure and enhance digital inclusion. The new licensing regime will allow small and medium-scale operators to offer internet services at the district level, particularly improving last-mile connectivity in under-served and remote areas.
According to PTA, the Class License will be valid for a period of ten years. Applicants will be required to pay a one-time Initial License Fee of Rs300,000 along with an ALF of Rs100,000 for the first year, which must be deposited before the license becomes effective.
The ALF for subsequent years will be payable in advance and will be subject to an annual increase of 10 percent. Interested parties have been advised to apply as per the prescribed checklist through PTA’s online application portal, while the template of the Class License has also been made available on the authority’s official website.
PTA reiterated that the initiative reflects its continued commitment to expanding broadband penetration, promoting digital inclusion and facilitating sustainable growth in the telecommunications sector across the country. –Agencies
