FY Budget 2026-27: Govt Targets Rs27.685bn from 4G/5G Licences, Raises Mobile Levy
Federal government targets Rs27.685 billion in revenue from 4G and 5G licences for FY2026-27.
Intelligence analysis by Qwen 2.5 (3B)
The federal government has set a target of Rs27.685 billion in revenue from 4G and 5G licenses for the fiscal year 2026-27, exceeding previous estimates.
The government wants to get more money from phone companies that use new types of internet called 4G and 5G. They think they can make about as much money as last year, but a little bit more. This extra money will help pay for things like schools and hospitals.
Analysis
Revenue Targets
The federal government has projected Rs27.685 billion in revenue from 4G and 5G licences for FY2026-27, according to budget documents released Friday. This allocation exceeds the original Rs22.049 billion budgeted for FY2025-26, which was later revised upward to Rs24.973 billion during the fiscal year.
Mobile Levy Increase
The government has also set a target of Rs14 billion from mobile handset levy collections during FY2026-27, representing an increase from the Rs12 billion budgeted for the outgoing fiscal year.
PTA Surplus Allocation
Budget documents show that the government expects Rs1.3 billion in surplus revenue from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) during the next fiscal year, compared to the Rs1.1 billion originally budgeted and later revised upward to Rs1.64 billion for FY2025-26.
Regulatory Authorities' Surplus
The government has allocated Rs4.736 billion from regulatory authorities’ surplus for FY2026-27, reflecting updated revenue expectations under projections. This amount is lower than the Rs6.239 billion budgeted for FY2025-26, which was subsequently revised downward to Rs3.387 billion in estimates.
Key points
- Federal government targets Rs27.685 billion in revenue from 4G/5G licences for FY2026-27
- Mobile handset levy collections target set at Rs14 billion for FY2026-27
- PTA surplus allocation expected to be Rs1.3 billion for FY2026-27
- Regulatory authorities' surplus allocated at Rs4.736 billion for FY2026-27
If the government's plan works well, it could lead to better infrastructure and services for people in Pakistan. The increased revenue from mobile licenses might also encourage more investment in telecoms.
However, if there are problems with the new internet technologies or if phone companies don't pay as much money as expected, the government won't get as much extra money as planned. This could mean less funding for important things like schools and hospitals.
