ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its latest Quality of Service (QoS) report for the first quarter of 2025, offering a detailed look into upload speeds across Pakistan’s major mobile networks. After tests conducted in 15 cities nationwide, Jazz and Zong have clearly outperformed Ufone and Telenor, cementing their positions as the top choices for users prioritizing fast uploads.
🚀 Jazz leads in automated upload testing
Using PTA’s Auto Mode Testing — which replicates general user data consumption — Jazz came out on top in 10 out of 15 cities, thanks to consistently high upload speeds. Standout results for Jazz included:
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Dinga Town: 24.67 Mbps
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Hub: 24.55 Mbps
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Chamkani: 24.08 Mbps
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Hala: 24.04 Mbps
Zong followed with wins in 5 cities, showing strong performance especially in:
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Dina Town: 20.59 Mbps
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Rahim Yar Khan: 22.41 Mbps
Ufone remained a distant third, while Telenor lagged behind in all tested cities, posting the slowest upload speeds ranging from 2.35 to 7.70 Mbps.
📱 Zong dominates in real-world app testing
In tests using third-party apps — which more closely mimic real-life internet usage — Zong took the lead in 8 cities, narrowly edging out Jazz, which topped 7 cities.
Zong’s strongest upload speeds were recorded in:
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Kandiaro: 31.33 Mbps
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Rahim Yar Khan: 30.78 Mbps
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Dina Town: 30.71 Mbps
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Kasur: 24.80 Mbps
Meanwhile, Jazz continued to deliver strong results with:
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Dinga Town: 29.54 Mbps
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Chamkani: 27.25 Mbps
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Kuchlak: 17 Mbps
📊 Final upload speed rankings
| Rank | Operator | Auto Mode (PTA) | 3rd Party App |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 1st | Jazz | ✅ (10 cities) | ❌ (7 cities) |
| 🥈 2nd | Zong | ✅ (5 cities) | ✅ (8 cities) |
| 🥉 3rd | Ufone | ❌ (0 cities) | ❌ (0 cities) |
| 🥄 4th | Telenor | ❌ (0 cities) | ❌ (0 cities) |
📍 City-wise highlights:
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Chamkani: Jazz wins (24.08 Mbps vs Zong’s 11.68 Mbps)
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Kasur: Zong wins (24.80 Mbps vs Jazz’s 17.57 Mbps)
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Hattar: Zong narrowly wins (23.21 Mbps vs Jazz’s 20.58 Mbps)
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Rahim Yar Khan: Zong wins big (30.78 Mbps vs Jazz’s 24.12 Mbps)
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Kandiaro: Zong wins (31.33 Mbps vs Jazz’s 24.59 Mbps)
⚡ Verdict
If upload speed is your top priority in 2025, Jazz and Zong are the only serious players in the market. Jazz performs best in PTA-controlled tests, while Zong shines in real-world app scenarios. Telenor, unfortunately, continues to trail behind in both categories.
