Islamabad, Apr 23, 2025: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is on the verge of implementing a fresh set of mobile tariff regulations aimed at eliminating concealed charges and ensuring openness in billing across all telecom services in the country.
These revised rules have been carefully shaped after extensive discussions with both internal experts and external stakeholders.
The draft is now in its final phase and is expected to be formally issued soon.
The goal behind this regulatory overhaul is to shield mobile users from surprise deductions and unclear pricing while reinforcing their control over mobile expenses.
One of the major highlights of the new policy is the compulsory notification to users prior to any changes in tariff plans.
Additionally, telecom companies will no longer be allowed to auto-renew packages or bundles without obtaining clear customer permission.
This is expected to reduce billing shocks and unnecessary deductions from users’ mobile accounts.
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Under the upcoming framework, all telecom operators will be obligated to keep their current pricing details visible and up to date on their official websites.
This will give customers a straightforward way to cross-check charges and avoid misinformation.
Moreover, any planned increase in rates—especially by companies with dominant market influence—will need pre-approval from PTA, ensuring better supervision and fairness in the industry.
The PTA has also emphasized its ongoing efforts to protect users through a modern complaint-handling system.
Consumers can report billing discrepancies and expect swift action.
Furthermore, the regulatory body consistently audits and evaluates the promotional offers and packages launched by telecom providers to make sure they align with publicly advertised prices.
This proactive approach reflects PTA’s commitment to building a more accountable and consumer-friendly telecom environment.
By enforcing these new regulations, the authority aims to promote transparent pricing, prevent overcharging, and enhance trust between mobile users and service providers.
