Pakistan’s mobile sector closed 2025 on a strong note, with the country’s total cellular subscriber base crossing the 200 million mark in December, according to official figures released by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
PTA data shows that total mobile subscribers increased from 196.58 million at the end of November to 200.55 million by the end of December, reflecting a net addition of nearly four million users within a single month.
Mobile teledensity — which measures the number of cellular connections per 100 people — rose from 79 percent in November to 80 percent in December. Meanwhile, overall teledensity climbed from 79.94 percent to 81.33 percent during the same period, indicating broader access to telecom services nationwide.
The number of 3G and 4G subscribers also recorded steady growth. Combined users of next-generation mobile services increased from 148.19 million in November to 150.59 million by the end of December, adding more than 2.39 million new users in one month.
As a result, the penetration rate of Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) rose from 59.46 percent to 60.32 percent, underlining continued consumer migration toward faster mobile internet services.
Among telecom operators, Jazz maintained a zero 3G user base, while its 4G subscribers increased from 55 million in November to 55.52 million in December.
Zong also recorded growth in its 4G segment, with subscriptions rising from 41.56 million to 42.35 million over the month. However, its 3G users declined slightly from 1.676 million to 1.654 million.
At Telenor Pakistan, the 3G subscriber base fell from 0.932 million to 0.888 million, while 4G users increased from 26.92 million to 27.42 million by the end of December.
Similarly, Ufone reported a decline in 3G users, which dropped from 1.114 million to 1.073 million. In contrast, its 4G subscriber base grew from 19.08 million in November to 19.71 million in December.
The latest figures highlight Pakistan’s accelerating shift away from legacy 3G services toward faster 4G connectivity, as overall mobile adoption and data usage continue to expand.
