5G technology: Zong announces investment programme to upgrade 1,000 sites
Following the acquisition of a 5G license, Zong, a subsidiary of China Mobile Limited, has launched a mega investment programme to upgrade more than 1,000 sites to 5G technology across Pakistan during 2026, accelerating the country’s transition towards next-generation mobile connectivity. Zong, in Mach, announced to commercially launch fifth-generation (5G) services in Pakistan. Its coverage includes Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta. Technical trials recorded speeds above 1.4 gigabits per second, alongside ultra-low latency, according to figures shared by the company.