Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has described the GSM Association’s (GSMA) concerns on the renewal process of three cellular mobile operators (CMOs) as an attempt to influence court proceedings.

GSMA recently raised serious concerns over the fees set by the government and PTA on operators renewing mobile spectrum licenses in Pakistan, which it believes pose a significant risk to the mobile connectivity of millions of citizens.

The Association further warned that the high fees proposed for renewing these licenses will slow the development of Pakistan’s digital economy and seriously affect operators’ ability to invest and support affordable services.

When this correspondent sought chairman PTA Major General (R) Amir Azeem Bajwa’s response on GSMA’s concerns, he replied “PTA will respond to GSMA’s concerns. GSMA is a private association and will protect private mobile operators’ interests”.

PTA has strongly reacted to GSMA’s concerns with their response mentioned below: