World is efficiently progressing due to the innovation in technology. In this era technology has captured almost all the sectors where the work used to be done in traditional ways. The contemporary world today is moving with a fast pace while adopting the latest technological advancements, whereas telecommunication has captured the interest of the major giant industries.
The concept behind the 2G, 3G and 4G internet connectivity services remained successful worldwide; however, the developing countries including Pakistan also get a significant advantage through these internet connectivity services.
Usually the people in Pakistan ask what is 5g? However, they already are familiar with the 3G or 4G connectivity but this latest trend of 5G network has made everyone curious to know more about it.
In telecommunications, these networks are the standards for connectivity just like 5G is the fifth generation of technology standard that is for the broadband cellular networks used by the cellular phone companies worldwide since past two years, and it is a planned successor to 4G networks which provides connectivity to most of the current cellphones.
The fastest internet data and speed is the center of interest for all the tech giants in the world that is the 5G connectivity service. Many countries have started to offer these services; however, Pakistan has also achieved the fastest internet data rate as with the download speed reaching to 1.685 gigabits per second, this all happens with a trial of 5G.
According to the Federal Minister of IT- Information Technology- Mr. Syed Amin ul Haque in a recent landmark achievement at an event has made a statement regarding the first 5G call in Pakistan. It has assured that implementation of 5G in Pakistan is starting soon.
5G supporting devices are also yet to be made by the mobile phones as well as the laptop industries where they are also advancing their latest smartphones models to have a connectivity network support for 5G.
There are certain things that Pakistani needs to know about the latest upcoming technology of 5G.
5G in Pakistan
Recently a regulatory framework has been made by PTA on IoT and 5G. The primary aim of this working group is to anticipate the future developments of IoT and to evaluate and recommend the regulatory options which are possible and applicable.
Deployment of commercial 5G is still in a long way as it has many years to go. However, the first step has ensured that new technology is going to soon implemented as Telcos are working for Pakistan’s Digital Transformation.
It is great news for Pakistan to get into a new phase of technology where the mobile phone companies will also launch the mobiles that are incompetent to have a capability of 5G. The advancement in the technology and its implementation in Pakistan will make the country more successful in the global market.
5G technology is yet to enter into the markets of Pakistan as soon as the smartphones will be available in the markets that can support the 5G connectivity, this will gain the edge. The convenience for the high speed internet and ease of downloading with the fastest pace is what this technology is going to provide.
This 5G internet reaches to10 gigabits per second that is up to 100 times faster than the 4G. This 5G network can deliver the high level of performance that is needed for an increasingly connected society. The connectivity requirements are according to the internet you are using.
5G Network in Pakistan is soon going to catch up because the mobile manufacturers are also working on making the smartphone that have the feature to use the 5G connectivity speed. The import of cell phones like Apple and Samsung is increasing as these two brands have already made their smartphone with a support for 5G feature.
5G Mobiles
5G mobile phones are not only manufactured by Apple and Samsung; however, these phones are also made by the latest technology support of 5G. The 5G smartphones in Pakistan are:
The Phone Samsung Galaxy S10 5G introduce two years back with a touchscreen display of 6.70 inches and at a pixel density that was of 505 pixels per inch and its aspect ratio of 19:9 along with the 5G connectivity made this phone a hit model.
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
- Samsung Galaxy S10 5G
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- Vivo X60
- Realme X7 Pro Extreme
However, the whole series of iPhone 12 is capable of 5G connectivity. These phones are available in Pakistan but usually these are at exorbitant prices. The 5G network is not yet common in the country because the brands of SIM like Jazz, Zong, etc are trying to reach most of the area with 5G coverage. 5g mobile price in Pakistan range on a higher side due to the latest and updates technology and innovation.
These mobiles have LTE or other technology specification like GSM / HSPA / CDMA/ EVDO / 5G. Storage capacity for these phones is also high usually 256GB. The people all around the world are adapting the new technology for their convenience and to match with the updated features.
5G mobiles are a symbol for the latest innovation in the tech world. Most of the companies as well as the industries are working for the sustainability of this network. Pakistan is a country that is focusing for its development in various sectors like IT and tourism; however, 5G connectivity is expected to be a beneficial step for the tourists.
5G Internet
5G technology is currently the focal point of the world. It has caught the attraction as well as the attention of most of the people, usually related to the tech world like IT or the ones who wants to be up to date with the latest electronics or innovations of the world.
Pakistan is all set to launch its 5G mobile phone connectivity in the country expectedly by December 2022 following as a successful trial call for Islamabad.
Pakistan has started its journey to make this most advanced 5G internet network commercially available for its consumers in from the upcoming years of 2022-23 that would accelerate the download speed for 10 times to even one Gbps, gigabit per second and it is also to widen the economic activities significantly in Pakistan.
According to the annual report of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, the government of Pakistan is also developing a comprehensive roadmap for this latest technology, 5G readiness in the major parts of the country. 5G implementation is aimed at auctioning as spectrum for 5G services in the FY23.
Where the world is highly affected due to the pandemic of Coronavirus, the world of internet has excelled during this time.
Economy of Pakistan has also affected in many ways where many of the companies have been shut down or many of the employees have lost their jobs; however, the IT booms during this time because majority of the countries as well as the world have shifted towards the internet.
The Covid-19 pandemic demonstrated a surprisingly positive turn of events as the advanced economy enlarged multi-crease during these 5G testing times in Pakistan. The emergency has provoked controllers and partners to improve computerized frameworks in the country.
Prior, cell phone administration giving firms effectively directed a test preliminary of 5G administrations under restricted environment and on non-business premise in 2019 and 2020. Pakistan stands the primary country in South Asia to test 5G with a recorded download speed of over one Gbps.
Testing of 5G in Pakistan
The tested speeds of 5G stand at 10 times high as compared to the 100 megabits per second on the 4G internet worldwide, as per the reports.
Administrative Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Aminul Haque said the public authority has wanted to dispatch 5G innovation by December 2022 however specialists in various fields are as yet doubtful, accepting the nation will take an any longer time (5-7 years) to carry out the cutting edge innovation.
Haque also made a test video call by using 5G internet to China and he said it was a wonderful experience for him to connect via 5G. The voice was clear and loud; however, the video quality was wonderful, as per the reports of international media.
This modern technology will make great economic progress in the country, he added. GSM Association also estimates the economic contribution of mobile industry in the country, Pakistan that it will soon reach to over $24 billion by contributing 6.6% to the total GDP- gross domestic product by 2023.
The telecom authority said it, alongside the public authority, would distribute a Spectrum Master Plan and a Spectrum Rolling Strategy to empower administrators to design their interests in a more proficient way. Together, they should establish a climate that energizes imagination and advancement so huge and private companies can investigate the prospects made by 5G.
In Pakistan around 98% of households own a mobile phone; however, the penetration of mobile services has reached to 81.1% at an end of the month of October 2020, with mobile subscriptions of 172.3 million.
However, 5G is expected to grow even more faster and successful by capturing more market of the country.
