ISLAMABAD: Amazon’s Project Kuiper will introduce satellite broadband services in Pakistan by the end of 2026, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) announced on Thursday.
The initiative was discussed during a meeting between Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja and a delegation from Amazon’s Project Kuiper team, focusing on expanding digital access and integrating advanced satellite technology into Pakistan’s connectivity network.
Project Kuiper, Amazon’s global low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite initiative, aims to deliver high-speed internet to underserved and remote regions worldwide. In Pakistan, the company plans to establish ground infrastructure, including gateway stations and Points of Presence (PoPs), to ensure reliable and wide-ranging connectivity.
The service will reportedly offer speeds of up to 400 Mbps through affordable user terminals, using a constellation of 3,236 satellites to provide stable and fast broadband coverage.
Welcoming the development, Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said Project Kuiper’s entry into Pakistan marks a significant step toward advancing digital inclusion and strengthening the country’s connectivity ecosystem.
“These investments align with the government’s vision of building a Digital Nation Pakistan, where every citizen, regardless of geography, has access to fast, affordable, and secure internet services,” the minister said.
According to the IT ministry, the collaboration will help bridge Pakistan’s digital divide, attract new investment opportunities in the IT and telecom sectors, and strengthen national digital infrastructure.
The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to supporting global technology partnerships in line with the government’s goal of creating a modern, connected, and inclusive Digital Pakistan.
