The number of cellular subscribers in Pakistan increased from 192.32 million at the end of May 2024 to 192.53 million by the end of June 2024, according to data from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
The PTA data also revealed a rise in the number of 3G and 4G users, which grew from 133.26 million at the end of May 2024 to 134.87 million by the end of June. Next Generation Mobile Service (NGMS) penetration saw an increase from 55.07 percent at the end of May to 55.61 percent by the end of June, while cellular teledensity—the number of connections for every hundred individuals in the country—remained stable at 79 percent.
Jazz experienced a decline in its 3G users, from 3.145 million at the end of May to 3.041 million by the end of June. However, its 4G user base grew from 46.547 million to 47.295 million over the same period.
Zong’s 3G subscribers decreased from 2.026 million at the end of May to 1.983 million by the end of June, while its 4G users increased from 36.220 million to 36.665 million.
Telenor also saw a decline in its 3G subscribers, from 1.700 million at the end of May to 1.588 million by the end of June. Meanwhile, its 4G users increased from 24.419 million to 24.680 million during the same period.
Ufone’s 3G users dropped slightly from 2.278 million at the end of May to 2.238 million by the end of June. However, the number of its 4G users rose from 15.306 million to 15.652 million over the same timeframe.