Zong has announced the results of its latest 5G speed tests in Islamabad, with peak download speeds exceeding 1.4 Gbps. The pre-launch trials were conducted across multiple urban topologies, showcasing the network’s technical readiness for a nationwide rollout.
According to the telecom operator, these high speeds reflect the company’s optimized infrastructure and spectrum utilization, with Zong’s “output-to-spectrum” efficiency as a key factor in achieving such performance benchmarks.
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2019: Conducted the country’s first 5G trial, establishing Pakistan’s first functional 5G node.
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2020: Completed South Asia’s first 5G international video call, demonstrating low-latency capabilities.
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2021–2025: Continued investment in infrastructure, AI-integrated traffic management, and network upgrades.
5G Commercial Rollout Plans
The company outlined its “three-pillar” approach for the upcoming 5G launch:
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Customer Experience: Ensuring a smooth transition for existing 4G users to the new high-capacity 5G network.
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Diversified Services: Expanding offerings and capabilities enabled by 5G.
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AI-Driven Optimization: Intelligent network self-management to maintain peak speeds during periods of high traffic.
Zong’s recent trials mark another step in the operator’s long-term 5G roadmap. This is the second such reveal by a local telecom operator. Last week, Jazz posted this year’s first early testing results of the country, showing a handset connected to a 5G signal with download speeds of 1,400 Mbps.