ISLAMABAD: Islamabad International Airport has become Pakistan’s first airport to offer 5G internet service, giving passengers access to much faster and smoother internet during their travel.
According to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), passengers at the airport can now enjoy high-speed internet for live streaming, video calls, browsing, and other online activities. The move is being seen as an important step towards improving facilities for travelers.
Officials said 5G service is already available in areas around the airport, while technical work is continuing to improve and expand coverage inside the terminal building.
Once the work is completed, passengers will be able to enjoy better and more stable internet service in all major parts of the airport.
The airport authority said this is part of a wider plan to modernise digital facilities at major transport hubs across Pakistan. Similar 5G services are expected to be introduced at other important airports in the country in the coming months.
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This development comes as Pakistan moves forward with its wider 5G rollout after the recent Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) spectrum auction. Telecom operator Jazz has already launched 5G services at around 180 sites in major cities, including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, and Faisalabad.
The government says the launch of 5G is part of its broader plan to strengthen the digital economy, improve internet connectivity, and attract more investment in the telecom sector.
Officials added that while 5G services are being introduced mainly in major urban areas at this stage, the expansion of 4G services will also continue to help improve internet access across the country.
