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PTA Licenses VPN Providers in Pakistan, 4 Approved for Operations

  • July 10, 2025
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PTA has officially licensed eight local Virtual Private Network service providers under the framework of the Broadband Policy 2004. Among the licensed companies, four have been granted approval to begin operations. These include Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd. (PTCL), National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC), Alpha 3 Cubic (Private) Limited operating under the brand Steer Lucid, and Zettabyte (Private) Limited under the brand Crest VPN. These entities are now authorized to offer VPN services in compliance with national policy and regulatory requirements.

The registration process follows the classification of VPNs as a Value-Added Service under the existing policy. PTA has emphasized that the licensing is part of its ongoing regulatory oversight to ensure secure, lawful VPN usage in the country. To date, nine applications have been submitted for VPN licensing, initiated in response to formal requests from stakeholders including PSEB, PASHA, and the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication. These applications are processed under an open and continuous framework, with no set limit on the number of licenses to be issued.

PTA has dismissed concerns about any delays in the registration or approval process. The authority has stated that there is no backlog in issuing licenses and that the process remains transparent, open to new applicants, and free from arbitrary restrictions. It reiterated that entities seeking to provide VPN services must adhere to the defined criteria and ensure proper documentation for evaluation and registration.

Addressing the use of unregistered VPNs, PTA clarified that enforcement actions are conducted according to the prevailing regulatory framework. The authority monitors VPN-related activity across networks and continues to act against unauthorized usage where violations are detected. These measures are part of broader efforts to uphold compliance and protect the integrity of digital services offered within Pakistan.

The licensing of VPN providers is intended to safeguard the interests of consumers and legitimate service operators. PTA’s regulatory mechanism supports market development while maintaining checks on services that fall outside the legal scope. The availability of registered and approved VPN providers is expected to boost trust and transparency for users seeking secure access to private networks, particularly in corporate, educational, and financial sectors where encrypted communication is critical.

By granting operational status to providers such as PTCL and NTC, alongside private firms like Steer Lucid and Crest VPN, PTA aims to create a balanced VPN ecosystem that is both secure and business-friendly. This also aligns with broader national objectives to strengthen digital infrastructure while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and telecommunications policy guidelines.

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