Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) group has successfully conducted a trial of its 5G network at PTCL headquarters in Islamabad in a controlled environment on a non-commercial basis.
According to the statement, the Group successfully tested 5G technology in a special ceremony. During the ceremony, an overview on the live 5G usage scenarios was given to the Information Technology & Telecommunication Minister Syed Aminul Haque. The demonstrations included remote surgery, cloud gaming and a summary of anticipated 5G technology applications in Pakistan.
During the 5G trial, the PTCL Group efficaciously achieved the fastest data rate, with download speeds reaching 1.685 Gbps in a limited environment.
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The released statement reads, “PTCL Group demonstrated a 5G remote surgery trial that will help in making the lives of people better. Once the ecosystem is developed, doctors will be able to conduct surgeries remotely in far-flung areas. In addition, it will create new social and economic development opportunities that will make the dream of Digital Pakistan a reality.”
Speaking on the occasion, Syed Aminul Haque said, “I am glad to be present at this crucial event as PTCL Group takes a momentous step of [conducting] successful trial of 5G technology in Pakistan. I believe that communication plays a major role in the socioeconomic development and uplift of financial inclusion in the country. 5G technology will surely enable an emerging technological environment and ecosystem conducive for economic prosperity in Pakistan.”
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Meanwhile, IT and Telecommunication Secretary Shoaib Ahmad Siddiqui said, “We are committed to the vision of a Digital Pakistan. PTCL Group’s successful 5G trial today is a major step that will pave the way towards digitalization of Pakistan. This technology will open new avenues in many fields such as education, health, security and communication that will have a positive social and economic impact on our country.”
While addressing, PTCL Group Acting CEO & Group CFO Nadeem Khan stated, “PTCL has been serving the nation since 1947 as an integral part of everyone’s lives in the country. With today’s successful 5G trial in a limited environment, we believe that this technology will unlock new realities for eHealth, smart homes & cities, agriculture, autonomous vehicles, Cloud computing, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence.”
“PTCL Group’s remote surgery demo enabled by 5G, successfully tested for the first time in Pakistan, will enable people living in far-flung areas to potentially have access to the best medical facilities available anywhere in the world.”
