Best Mobile Network in Pakistan: Jazz Tops PTA Q2 2026 Survey
Best mobile network in Pakistan: Jazz led 10 of 11 cities in PTA’s Q2 2026 quality survey, Zong was close behind, and Telenor lagged. Full results.
The best mobile network in Pakistan in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) latest Quality of Service survey was Jazz, which met 130 of 132 benchmarks and ranked first in 10 of 11 cities. Zong was a close second with 128 compliant benchmarks and topped Karachi West, while Ufone met 121 and Telenor 112. The survey covered April to June 2026.
Overall results: Q2 2026
| Operator | Benchmarks met (of 132) | Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| Jazz | 130 | 98% |
| Zong | 128 | 97% |
| Ufone | 121 | 92% |
| Telenor | 112 | About 85% |
Sources: PTA survey results reported by TechJuice and ProPakistani. Each operator was tested on 12 indicators in each of 11 cities. Telenor’s percentage is calculated from the reported figure.
Best mobile network in Pakistan by city
| City | First | Second |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad | Jazz | Ufone |
| Lahore | Jazz | Ufone |
| Karachi West | Zong | Jazz |
| Peshawar | Jazz | Zong |
| Quetta | Jazz | Zong |
| Multan | Jazz | Ufone |
| Sukkur | Jazz | Zong |
In Hub, Abbottabad, Faisalabad and Rawalpindi, all four operators met all 12 indicators.
Key findings
- Coverage: Jazz, Zong and Ufone met the 4G signal-strength benchmark in all 11 cities; Telenor met it in only five.
- Speeds: Jazz recorded the highest auto-mode download speed in nine of 11 cities, while Zong led upload speed tests.
- Calls and SMS: Jazz passed all 55 voice quality checks; Jazz and Zong both met all 22 SMS requirements.
- Scale: PTA’s teams made about 27,300 voice and SMS tests and analysed about 190,000 mobile broadband samples.
Telenor’s weaker results come as its network is being merged into Ufone, a process PTA approved earlier this year.
What happens next
PTA shared the findings with the operators and directed them to fix shortcomings within 30 days, according to Digital Pakistan. The regulator is also inspecting telecom sites; it checked 115 telecom sites in one week in October.
How to choose a network
A city-level ranking is a good starting point, but even the best mobile network in Pakistan on paper can be weak on your street, because coverage varies block by block. Ask neighbours which network works best at your home and workplace, and test a SIM before porting your number. If you want 5G, check our 5G in Pakistan report.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best mobile network in Pakistan?
In PTA’s Q2 2026 survey, Jazz performed best overall and ranked first in 10 of 11 cities.
Which network was best in Karachi?
Zong ranked first in Karachi West.
Why did Telenor score lower?
Telenor met the 4G coverage benchmark in only five of 11 cities, as its network is being merged with Ufone.
