Overview
- PTA says auction preparations are complete and it will formally request authorization to hold the sale before Ramazan.
- The Information Memorandum is expected within 10–15 days, after which operators would have 45 days to file bids.
- If the IM is issued by January 1, the auction could take place around February 15, contingent on government clearance.
- The IM will outline auction rules, available spectrum and technical specifications, following completed stakeholder consultations.
- The regulator frames 5G as a near-term boost to speeds and innovation across IT, fintech, e‑health, smart cities and industry, with operators to get time for phased rollout after the auction.