Network rankings 2025: Zong tops PTA list as best coverage provider in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has released its Independent Quality of Service (QoS) Survey for Q1 2025 — and it’s official: Zong offers the best overall network coverage in the country.
The comprehensive survey evaluated all major Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) — Zong, Jazz, Ufone, and Telenor — across 15 cities, measuring 4G/LTE strength as well as 3G fallback performance under real-world conditions.
🥇 Zong: Clear Winner in Coverage
Zong led the rankings by achieving 100% compliance in all 15 cities for 4G coverage and in 4 fallback cities for 3G — a clean sweep of 19 out of 19 performance benchmarks. This makes Zong the #1 network in national coverage, praised for its signal reliability, broad accessibility, and readiness for future mobile broadband expansion.
🥈 Jazz: Strong, but Some Gaps
Jazz, the country’s largest mobile subscriber base, came in second, meeting 4G coverage standards in 13 out of 15 cities. However, it failed to meet benchmarks in 2 locations and had no compliance in 3G fallback, slightly reducing its performance in areas where network switching is critical.
🥉 Ufone: Good in 3G Fallback
Ufone shared third place, matching Jazz with 13 cities compliant for 4G, but performed better in 3G fallback — meeting standards in 10 cities. However, 3 non-compliance instances placed it just behind Jazz in total performance.
🟥 Telenor: Ranked Last
Telenor struggled significantly, with 4G compliance in only 8 cities and 3G compliance in 7 cities, leading to 7 total non-compliant areas — the worst among all four operators.
📊 PTA Coverage Ranking Table
| Operator | 4G Compliance | 3G Compliance | Total Compliance (out of 19) | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zong | 15 | 4 | 19 | 1st |
| Jazz | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2nd |
| Ufone | 13 | 10 | 23 (3 non-compliant) | 3rd |
| Telenor | 8 | 7 | 15 (7 non-compliant) | 4th |
📶 Why Zong is the Go-To Network in 2025
With flawless performance in both urban and semi-urban areas, Zong is currently the most reliable option for individuals and businesses who prioritize strong, uninterrupted mobile coverage — especially useful for remote workers, travelers, and enterprises operating across Pakistan.
