Pakistan Offers Some of the World’s Cheapest Mobile Data at Rs. 27/GB

Pakistan is now among the countries with the most affordable mobile data, with the average cost of 1 GB dropping to just Rs. 27.0 during the first half of FY 2025. This marks a significant 65% decrease from Rs. 77.1 per GB in FY 2018, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25.

The sharp decline is attributed to effective regulatory measures and a highly competitive broadband market. With data rates now as low as US$0.10 per GB, Pakistan ranks as the country with the lowest mobile data cost in the region and the sixth-lowest globally.

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Officials from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) state that the ongoing reduction in mobile data prices reflects the regulator’s commitment to ensuring affordable, high-quality internet services while maintaining a sustainable business environment for investors and telecom operators.

The continued decrease in data costs is expected to play a major role in advancing digital inclusion and expanding internet access throughout the country.