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ISP License in Pakistan: Class License for Internet Services
We guide you through your district-level PTA application, from shaping your plan to preparing your documents, so you go in confident and complete.
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What is an ISP license in Pakistan?
A Class License for Internet Services at District Level is the PTA licence that lets a company provide internet service to customers in one chosen district. PTA is currently granting this licence at district level, while provincial and nationwide Class Licences for internet services remain suspended.
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Who this licence
is for
This licence suits you if you want to start a local internet service, such as a fibre or wireless broadband provider serving homes and businesses in a single district. It's also a practical starting point for small operators who want to build a customer base before they grow.
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Fibre broadband -
Wireless broadband
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Home internet
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Business internet
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Single district
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Small operators
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Registered companies
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Room to grow
Before you apply: what to have in place
A strong application starts with a few basics. If you're missing any of these, that's fine. We'll help you plan each one on your first call.
A registered business
A company registered with SECP, or a registered firm, with telecommunication or internet services included in its line of business.
Funding
Enough funds, held in your own or your directors' name, to cover your project cost and licence fees.
A network idea
Where your operation centre will be, who will supply your bandwidth, and whether your last mile will run on fibre, wireless links, or both.
A business setup
A registered office, a business bank account and your key people, with their relevant experience and qualifications in hand.
A district
The district where you plan to offer service.
A market view
A realistic picture of your expected subscribers, pricing and local competition.
Basic documents list
Here's what PTA's checklist asks for. We'll walk you through each item and review your file before you submit.
Company documents
- SECP certificate of incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, shareholder list and director list, as certified true copies no older than three months (partnership firms provide their registration certificate and partnership deed instead)
- A board resolution authorising your representative to deal with PTA
- Notarised CNIC copies for all directors and your authorised representative
Technical plan
- Location of your network operation centre or point of presence in the district
- The PTA licensee you plan to buy bandwidth from, and your last-mile plan (optical fibre, point-to-point links, or both)
- A complete equipment list with make, model and cost
- A brief on your key management's technical competence
- The plan signed and stamped by your CEO or authorised representative, on company letterhead
Financial documents
- Proof of payment of the application processing fee
- A statement of your initial project cost
- Bank statements showing enough funds for the project and licence fees
- Details of other projects your company is running
Business case
- Expected subscribers in your first year
- Monthly charge per subscriber and monthly operating cost
- Existing providers in your district and how you plan to stand out
Declarations
- A notarised undertaking on stamp paper (we'll share the format)
- A commitment to follow PTA's telecom data and infrastructure security rules
How we help
You know your business best. We know how PTA reads an application. Together, that makes a strong file.
Clear guidance.
We explain what PTA expects and what each requirement means for your business.
Plan and documents.
We help you draft your technical plan, equipment list and project cost statement so they agree with each other.
Business case support.
We help you think through your subscriber, pricing and cost assumptions.
File review.
Before you submit, we go through everything against PTA's checklist and point out gaps.
Support after submission.
If PTA raises questions, we help you understand them and shape a clear response.
How it works
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You need the appropriate PTA licence before offering internet services to the public. Right now that means a Class License for Internet Services at district level.
Not at the moment. PTA is currently granting internet service licences at district level only.
That depends on what you plan to offer and where. A district-level Class License for Internet Services suits a local internet provider. If your plans are bigger or different, we'll look at the other routes with you on your first call.
Company documents, a technical plan with an equipment list, a project cost statement, bank statements, a business case and a notarised undertaking. The full list is above.
It depends on how complete your file is and how PTA responds. After reviewing your case, we'll give you a realistic estimate, not a promise.
PTA sets the fees and they change. We'll give you the current figures for your application, plus our own fee, upfront. You can also check PTA's published fee schedule.
Yes. Send us the letter and we'll help you understand what it asks and prepare your response.
Last reviewed:
October 2026. Licensing rules and PTA requirements change, so we confirm
current requirements for every application. Neo Core is an independent consultancy and
isn't affiliated with PTA.
