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Pakistan Faces 18-Hour Internet Disruption Due to Submarine Cable Repairs
Pakistan is set to experience an 18-hour disruption in internet services due to planned maintenance on a crucial submarine communications cable, affecting users nationwide.
- PTCL announced that the repair of the submarine communications cable will commence today at 11:00 AM, potentially causing widespread internet disruptions across Pakistan.
- The maintenance involves a critical repeater in the undersea cable system, with users likely facing slow internet speeds or partial service interruptions during the repair period.
- The international cable consortium responsible for the repairs is expected to complete the maintenance within the 18-hour timeframe, restoring full internet services to PTCL customers.
Why It Matters
This internet disruption highlights the vulnerability of Pakistans digital infrastructure, emphasizing the reliance on submarine communications cables for connectivity. Such outages can significantly impact businesses and daily activities, illustrating the importance of robust communication networks.