The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) recently announced a new initiative that permits freelancers to register Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) utilizing their mobile numbers. This measure aims to facilitate secure and uninterrupted VPN functionality for freelancers who do not possess static IP addresses.
The PTA stated, “To facilitate the legitimate, secure and uninterrupted operations of VPN by freelancers who don’t have static IP addresses, the facility to register VPN against mobile number has been introduced by PTA.”
The PTA has launched an internet platform at https://ipregistration.pta.gov.pk where freelancers utilizing mobile data connections may now register their VPNs. The expectation was that this shortened procedure would lend a hand to the IT sector by facilitating easier and more accessible VPN access.
In its statement, the PTA further emphasized its continuous efforts to support the IT industry, indicating that more than 31,000 VPNs have already been registered. By implementing registration based on mobile numbers, the authority aimed to facilitate the process for users who depend on mobile data connections.
This initiative constituted a component of a comprehensive endeavor aimed at reconciling secure internet usage with the requirements of Pakistan’s expanding information technology and freelance workforce. The PTA reaffirmed its dedication to facilitating legitimate access to Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), which serve as an essential resource for freelancers and information technology professionals engaged in the global marketplace.
The announcement emphasized the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s commitment to modernizing digital infrastructure and addressing the evolving needs of the country’s technology sector.
The organization had originally established a deadline of November 30 for the registration of VPNs. Subsequently, it was determined that VPNs would not be prohibited following the expiration of the deadline, because such action would exceed the stipulated parameters.
The Ministry of Interior had previously declared the initiation of the process to terminate all unregistered VPNs by mid-November. However, it subsequently issued a two-week “grace period” to permit these unregistered VPNs to fulfill the requisite registration obligations.
