Mobile phone packages become expensive across Pakistan as Telecom companies increase tariffs

Mobile phone users across Pakistan will now have to pay higher charges for various call and internet packages

Islamabad: Mobile phone users across Pakistan will now have to pay higher charges for various call and internet packages as telecom companies have increased their tariffs after approval from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).

The PTA has released updated details of the top 15 hybrid and data only mobile bundles offered by major telecom operators, including Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone. The revised tariff sheets show price increases in several monthly, weekly and short term packages, with some bundles witnessing an increase of up to 33 percent.

According to the PTA data, monthly call and data packages have seen increases of up to Rs500, while 15 day packages have become costlier by up to Rs300. Weekly hybrid bundles have recorded increases of up to Rs130, whereas three day, two day and one day packages have also witnessed price hikes.

The updated tariff details show that Jazz, Zong, Telenor and Ufone have revised prices of several popular packages. Jazz’s Monthly Supreme Plus package has increased by Rs300, reaching Rs1,900, while its Monthly Social Max package has increased by Rs50.

Zong users will also face higher charges as the company has increased prices of several packages. The Monthly Supreme Plus bundle has gone up by Rs300, while Weekly Premium has increased by Rs100. Some other weekly and monthly packages have also recorded price adjustments.

Telenor has also revised multiple package prices. Its 90 Day Power Pack has increased by Rs700, reaching Rs3,700, while Monthly Extreme Plus has increased by Rs300. Several weekly packages have also witnessed price increases ranging from Rs50 to Rs100.

Ufone has increased prices of several popular bundles, including Super Card Max, Social Extreme and Monthly WhatsApp packages. The company’s Monthly WhatsApp package has increased by Rs60, while some other monthly bundles have gone up by Rs100 or more.

The PTA said that it has updated its consumer awareness section to provide customers with complete information about mobile tariffs. The authority has published new tariff sheets containing existing package prices, revised charges, validity periods and available facilities.

According to PTA, the purpose of releasing the updated information is to help consumers compare different mobile operators and select packages according to their needs.

The telecom regulator further stated that transparency in the telecom sector and protection of consumer interests remain among its top priorities.

The increase in mobile package prices comes at a time when millions of Pakistanis depend on mobile internet services for education, business, online payments and daily communication, making the revised tariffs a major concern for regular users.