The Universal Service Fund (USF) is set to launch a fibre optic project in Gwadar to bring 4G-compatible high-speed internet and telecom services in the region and the project is expected to be completed by the middle of next year. The USF has finalised the paperwork for several projects including 400 kilometre of fibre project in Gwadar and to bring 4G services in Loralai area of Balochistan, apart from upgrading data services to 4G in Vehari, Lodhran, Sialkot, Narowal, Nankana Sahib and Sheikhpura. Apart from the residential and commercial districts, the USF has an extensive plan to cover the national road arteries. The project to have IT and telecom at M-4 motorway is also likely to be launched next month. Since 2018, the USF has launched 56 projects amounting to more than Rs52 billion, for providing optical fibre cable and broadband services across the country.

Source: The Express Tribune May 03, 2022 10:07 UTC