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Jazz digital and 5G infrastructure expansion in Pakistan

Overview

Jazz and its parent company VEON are expanding digital and telecommunications infrastructure in Pakistan, with a specific focus on 5G rollout and digital finance.

Jazz has reached a milestone of 1,000 live 5G sites across 10 major cities following spectrum acquisitions. The company aims to activate 2,500 sites by the end of 2026. In the fintech sector, its subsidiary JazzCash has surpassed 62 million registered customers, processing approximately $70 billion in Gross Transaction Value during the year ending June 30, 2026.

VEON leadership has reaffirmed Pakistan as a “strategic growth market,” emphasizing the need for continued investment and supportive regulatory policies to translate 4G and 5G infrastructure into improved service quality and digital inclusion for its 71 million subscribers.

Entities

Pakistan · VEON Ltd. · Kaan Terzioğlu · Pakistan Telecommunication Authority · Jazz

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    VEON and JazzWorld reaffirm digital investment plans in Pakistan

    VEON and JazzWorld have pledged continued investment in Pakistan’s digital infrastructure, targeting the expansion of 5G sites to over 2,500 by the end of 2026.

  2. 16 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    Jazz expands 5G network and JazzCash digital user base in Pakistan

    Jazz has reached 1,000 live 5G sites in Pakistan and its subsidiary JazzCash has surpassed 62 million registered customers, processing $70 billion in transactions over the past year.

Sources

cwpakistan.com · dailytimes.com.pk · pakbanker.com · techjuice.pk