The coronavirus has given a boost to the need of having a much faster, efficient and ubiquitous mobile broadband

Cellphone manufacturing policy must target exports, not just domestic market

Pakistan needs 5G plan, framework for spectrum-sharing, affordable IT devices

Availability of low-cost ICT devices can boost growth of digital economy

It can agree on a lower renewal fee; operators should commit to spend more in field

Low prices will bring more spectrums in the market, provide additional revenue to govt

It must expand optic fibre, provide more radio spectrum, promote freelancing

But it needs direction and training; will do wonders for country’s IT exports

Creating awareness is of utmost importance, govt has to address fears

Smartphone is now the most used gateway to internet, it should be duty-free.