Disruptions in submarine cable connections could potentially lead to reduced internet speeds across the nation, according to PTCL.
In recent developments, the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced potential internet disruptions for users across the country. The cause of these disruptions has been traced back to submarine cable cuts in Saudi waters near Jeddah.
According to reports from Downdetector, 13 incidents of potential problems with the internet service in the country were recorded at 10:30am. The affected cables, the SMW4 and IMEWE, are two major undersea cables linking Pakistan with international networks.
One of the affected cables, the Africa-1, is a 10,000-kilometre-long cable with high transmission capacity. It connects Pakistan with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and France. The Africa-1 cable was linked to Pakistan's internet infrastructure earlier this year.
The Africa-1 project, which is expected to be ready for service by the first quarter of 2026, was approved by the PTCL's Board of Directors in November 2020 at a cost of $59.5 million. However, the specific nature or cause of the submarine cable cuts is not specified in the article.
It is important to note that Downdetector indicated "possible problems" with the internet service, but the article does not provide information on the expected duration or severity of the internet disruptions.
Despite the current disruptions, the Africa-1 cable is expected to boost Pakistan's internet connectivity significantly once it is fully operational. The PTCL, as the country's leading telecommunications company, is working diligently to mitigate the effects of these disruptions and ensure stable internet service for its users.
As more information becomes available, the PTCL will provide updates to the public regarding the status of the internet service disruptions and the progress of the Africa-1 project.
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