PTCL

PTCL

http://www.ptcl.com.pk/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ptcl-official/

PTCL, a privately owned company headquartered in Pakistan, is a subsidiary of e&. Founded in 1947, it operates as a major telecommunications provider with approximately 20,370 employees. The company reported $790.0M in revenue as of 2024. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company specializes in providing telecommunications and internet services across Pakistan. Its subsidiaries include Ufone 4G.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1947

Headcount

20,362

Headquarters

Pakistan

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On March 13, 2026, Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), a wholly-owned subsidiary of PTCL operating under the Ufone 4G brand, secured 180 MHz of spectrum in Pakistan's Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G auction for $156.75 million. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed PTML acquired 60 MHz in the 2600 MHz band and 120 MHz in the 3500 MHz band during the assignment stage of the auction, which occurred on March 10. Previously, on March 10, PTCL maintained its 'AAA' long-term rating and 'A1+' short-term rating, reaffirmed by VIS Credit Rating Company Limited. Earlier, on March 9, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) was expected to announce its decision on the proposed merger between Ufone and Telenor Pakistan on Wednesday. This follows PTCL's financial results announcement on February 26, revealing a 12 percent increase in consolidated revenue to PKR 120 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, primarily driven by a 50 percent growth in Flash Fibre revenue and a 14 percent revenue growth in the Ufone mobile segment.

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PTCL offers 5 products in the connectivity and cloud and media and telecoms services industries. PTCL's product portfolio comprises of consumer electronics, media and TV services, enterprise connectivity services and telecoms.

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PTCL's revenues were less than $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split PTCL's revenue into 6 different product categories, the largest of which is enterprise fibre and private IP. For full access to PTCL's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Mar

13th

2026

06:12

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

PTCL’s PTML Leads 5G Expansion with $156.75M Win for 180 MHz Spectrum

Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd (PTCL), has secured 180 MHz of spectrum in Pakistan’s landmark Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G auction for $156.75 million. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) confirmed that PTML acquired 60 MHz in the 2600 MHz band and 120 MHz in the 3500 MHz band during the assignment stage, which determines the precise frequency positions within each band.

Mar

12th

2026

18:30

PTCL subsidiary PTML secures 180 MHz spectrum in Pakistan 5G auction

Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (PTML), a wholly owned subsidiary of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and operating under the brand name Ufone 4G, has secured 180 MHz spectrum in Pakistan’s recent 5G spectrum auction. In a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday, PTCL said the spectrum was obtained during the Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)/5G auction conducted on March 10 by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

Mar

10th

2026

23:42

Financial Results, B2B Tag

PTCL Maintains ‘AAA’ Long-Term Rating, ‘A1+’ Short-Term Rating

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has retained its top credit ratings after VIS Credit Rating Company Limited reaffirmed the company’s long-term rating of ‘AAA’ and short-term rating of ‘A1+’. The ratings reflect the telecom company’s strong financial position and its ability to meet both long-term and short-term financial commitments.

Mar

9th

2026

09:21

PTA Set to Announce Decision on Ufone-Telenor Merger on Wednesday

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is expected to announce its decision on the proposed merger between Ufone and Telenor Pakistan on Wednesday after completing the required regulatory process, according to officials familiar with the matter. The announcement was initially expected earlier this week, but it was postponed as a key meeting between the regulator and the management of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) could not take place on Monday.

Feb

26th

2026

02:41

Financial Results, B2B Tag

PTCL revenue jumps 12% in 2025, boosted by 50% Flash Fibre revenue growth

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) reported its consolidated financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025. The group achieved a 12 percent increase in consolidated revenue to PKR 120 billion. This growth was mainly boosted by a 50 percent increase in Flash Fibre revenue and a 14 percent revenue growth in the Ufone mobile segment.

Feb

23rd

2026

18:30

Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

Foreign Firms Deepen Pakistan Footprint with 79 New Entrants in Three Years

Key Points 79 new foreign companies have begun operations since 2023 Rs 40.7 billion invested across priority sectors Major acquisitions in energy, telecom and pharmaceuticals 1,157 foreign firms are currently operating in the country Limited

WE News English

Feb

20th

2026

07:11

Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

Islamabad (TNS) PTCL Flash Fiber Wins Ookla Awards for Best Fixed Network and Best ISP Gaming Experience in Pakistan

Islamabad, February 20, 2026 (TNS): Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s flagship broadband service, PTCL Flash Fiber, has been recognized by Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, with two prestigious accolades ‘Best Fixed Network’ for the entire year 2025 and ‘Best ISP Gaming Experience’ for H2 2025 in Pakistan.

Times International News Service

Feb

19th

2026

18:30

Awards and Recognitions, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

PTCL Flash Fiber Wins Ookla Awards for Best Fixed Network and Best ISP Gaming Experience in Pakistan

Islamabad: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited’s flagship broadband service, PTCL Flash Fiber, has been recognized by Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, with two prestigious accolades ‘Best Fixed Network’ for the entire year 2025 and ‘Best ISP Gaming Experience’ for H2 2025 in Pakistan.

Feb

17th

2026

23:04

PTCL battery theft shuts phone, internet services

LAHORE: The theft of backup batteries from a Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) mini exchange, located in the parking lot of the Alfalah Building near the Punjab Assembly has caused a shutdown of telephone and internet services due to the lack of main power supply.

Business Recorder

Feb

10th

2026

09:40

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

PTCL to showcase industry-first AI-driven use cases at Indus AI Week 2026

Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited will take part in Indus AI Week 2026, the country's national artificial intelligence forum, where it will share industry insights and practical AI use cases aligned with Pakistan's growing focus on advanced technologies.

MSN International

Jan

24th

2026

07:48

Ishaq Dar, Iranian FM discuss regional situation on phone

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, who is in Dubai on an official visit of UAE, received a phone call from the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on Saturday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Jan

13th

2026

02:43

PTCL Faces Criticism as Board Members Receive $8,000 per Meeting

A Senate committee session in Islamabad took an unexpected turn when officials revealed that board members of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited are being paid $8,000 for attending a single board meeting, triggering strong reactions from lawmakers.

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Examples of PTCL's suppliers include ZTE, Google and Shenzhen SDMC Technology.

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PTCL currently holds broadcasting rights for sports competitions including cricket.

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