{"id":463619,"date":"2025-02-25T08:47:10","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T03:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=463619"},"modified":"2025-02-25T08:47:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T03:47:20","slug":"pta-grants-license-to-vpn-service-providers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/pta-grants-license-to-vpn-service-providers\/","title":{"rendered":"PTA grants license to VPN service providers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nThe Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated the licensing of Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers under the Class License for the Provision of Data Services in Pakistan.<br \/>\nAs part of this process, PTA has approved the applications of two companies for the grant of Class Licenses to provide VPN services according to a news release. This initiative enables businesses to utilize VPNs for lawful purposes, ensuring data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance while promoting transparency.<br \/>\nPTA remains committed to supporting organizations in meeting their connectivity needs responsibly. VPN service providers are encouraged to apply online for the Class License for the Provision of Data Services by visiting PTA\u2019s official eservices portal at https:\/\/eservices.pta.gov.pk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has initiated the licensing of Virtual Private Network (VPN) service providers under the Class License for the Provision of Data Services in Pakistan. 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