Telecom Regulation & Policy
PTA Issues Draft IoT and LPWAN Licensing Regulations 2026: Tiered Authorization, Gateway Registration, and Sovereign Backhaul Mandates
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority releases the comprehensive Draft Internet of Things and LPWAN Licensing Regulations 2026, establishing nationwide authorization tiers, mandatory online gateway tracking, and licensed backhaul routing for smart cities, agriculture, and industrial IoT.
