PTA orders PTML to halt ONIC operations due to MVNO non-compliance
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority in Islamabad ordered state-owned PTML to stop new ONIC sales and activations on September 11, 2026.
Regulatory decision halts commercial activities
The regulator directed the company to immediately discontinue subscriptions, marketing, and commercial operations for the digital service. Officials stated that the service structure exceeds a conventional brand arrangement because it uses separate billing systems and dedicated platforms. The authority concluded that the operational model fits within the Mobile Virtual Network Operator framework without proper authorization.
Timeline for customer migration
Existing subscribers will be allowed three months to transfer their accounts to the main PTML network. A senior PTA official noted that customers could alternatively migrate if the operator secures a specific MVNO licence. This order resolves previous legal battles where Ufone management sought court intervention after an initial notice over three years ago.
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Business Recorder
PTA orders PTML to immediately halt ONIC operations over MVNO non-compliance
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Dawn
PTA orders PTML to suspend new ONIC SIM, eSIM issuance and subscriptions
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