USF approves Rs7.49b for high-speed internet, 4G expansion

USF Approves Rs 7.49b Projects To Expand Digital ...

USF approves Rs7.49b for high-speed internet, 4G expansion

The Universal Service Fund (USF) Board of Directors has approved seven major telecommunications projects worth Rs7.49 billion to improve high-speed internet and mobile connectivity for nearly 960,000 people across 347 locations in 10 districts of Pakistan. The announcement was made during the USF Board’s 98th meeting, chaired by Zarar Hasham Khan, Secretary of the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, held at USF headquarters on Sunday, Radio Pa…

USF Launches Rs. 7.49B Connectivity Projects

The Universal Service Fund – Pakistan (USF) Board has approved seven new projects worth Rs. 7.49 billion, aiming to improve digital connectivity across Pakistan. These initiatives will deliver high-speed internet and mobile services to nearly one million people in 347 mauzas across 10 districts. In addition, two major Optical Fiber Cable (OFC) projects will extend fixed broadband coverage to 2.8 million people by laying 940 kilometers of fiber a…

A Year Early - £1bn SRN Project Delivers 95 Percent UK Cover of 4G Mobile

The Government has announced that the £1bn industry-led Shared Rural Network (SRN) project, which aimed to extend geographic 4G mobile (mobile broadband) coverage to 95% of the UK (aggregate) by the end of 2025 (5G also benefits from the new infrastructure), has “achieved its overarching target a year ahead of schedule“. But there’s more work left to do. The SRN – supported by £501m of public funding and £532m of private investment from operator…

Pakistan to Extend 4G Coverage to Remote Regions

ISLAMABAD: Government has announced plans to roll out 4G network services in remote and underserved areas, aiming to narrow the digital gap across the nation.  According to official sources, the Universal Service Fund (USF) Board has approved seven key projects focused on expanding broadband and fiber optic networks throughout the country. The initiative was approved under the leadership of IT Secretary and USF Chairman Zarar Khan, with a combin…

USF approves Rs7.5bn for mobile connectivity, high-speed internet projects

The Universal Service Fund’s (USF) Board of Directors has approved Rs7.49 billion for projects related to high-speed...