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PTA announces new eSIM pricing policy effective mid-August 2026

HarZaviya summary · from 4 outlets

Most outlets led with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s announcement of a revised eSIM pricing policy, emphasizing the capped initial cost of Rs1,500 and the effective date of mid-August 2026. Business Recorder and ProPakistani also mentioned the consultation with Cellular Mobile Operators, while Pakistan Observer highlighted the allowance of up to 10 free transfers as a key feature of the new policy.

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  1. ProPakistani 75% identical

    PTA Announces New Rates and Rules for eSIMs

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in consultation with Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs), has revised the eSIM charging framework by capping… Read More The post PTA Announces New Rates and Rules for eSIMs appeared first on ProPakistani.

  2. Pakistan Observer 78% identical

    Pakistan announces new eSIM charges, allows up to 10 free transfers

    ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has approved a revised eSIM policy that reduces the maximum issuance fee and…

  3. Business Recorder 79% identical

    PTA announces new eSIM pricing policy effective mid-August 2026

    The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in consultation with Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs), has rationalized charges associated with eSIM services by capping the initial cost of an eSIM at Rs1,500 and allowing subscribers to transfer their eSIMs between compatible mobile handsets free of charge for up to 10 migrations, with the revised policy set to take effect by mid-August 2026. Th...

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