Special Communications Organ­isation tests 5G in Gilgit

Dawn reported that the Special Communications Organisation (SCO) carried out a successful trial of 5G services in Gilgit, according to an official company statement issued on Saturday. The trial is seen as a notable step in the region's digital development and its move toward faster next-generation internet access.

The launch is anticipated to open up possibilities in IT, e-commerce, online learning, telemedicine, tourism and digital business. Young residents of the region are likely to benefit most from these areas of growth.

The trial also responds to a concern raised during the nationwide 5G rollout earlier this year, when doubts emerged over whether Gilgit-Baltistan would be part of the new technology. Dawn described the step as a practical answer to that demand.