ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for InformationTechnology and Telecommunication Anusha Rahman said on Saturday that Pakistan would become the first country in the world to test the 5G technology.

The minister was addressing the in connection with the award of 4G spectrum license, where she expressed hope that Pakistan would soon acquire the technology.

The 4G spectrum license was sold with the payment of $295 million. The ceremony was attended by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.

Rehman said the total amount of the auction had been deposited in the government's account.

Anusha Rahman said the government would start preparations for the introduction of 5G in the country by 2021. She expressed hope that Pakistani people would adopt the new technology ahead of all other Asian countries.

The minister also said the number of broadband users increased from 3.7million to 44 million during last four years.