PTA terms internet services 'excellent'

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has rated internet-service performance by telecom companies as excellent in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, following a field assessment across both cities. The authority said the exercise examined service quality, reliability and the experience of consumers using telecommunication services. Representatives of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, mobile network operators and the media took part.

Three teams assessed designated routes and locations, including New Islamabad International Airport, T-Chowk, Constitution Avenue, Club Road, Murree Road, Rawal Road and areas near the old airport. Teams and media representatives used live data and placed voice calls at different points to check network performance, with initial findings showing strong results in the surveyed areas. PTA said the exercise also sought to identify service gaps and areas for improvement, as part of regular monitoring and coordination with operators.