Internet Services in Pakistan Disrupted After Damage to Submarine Cable

Internet Services in Pakistan Likely to be Disrupted After Damage to Submarine Cable

Internet users across Pakistan may experience slower speeds, particularly during peak hours, following damage to submarine cables located in Saudi waters near Jeddah. PTCL Group announced on Saturday that this disruption could affect service quality.

The company reported that the incident has impacted a portion of the bandwidth capacity on the SMW4 and IMEWE cable systems, which are critical for carrying international internet traffic.

PTCL Group assured that its international partners are working diligently and on a priority basis to repair the affected systems. Concurrently, local PTCL teams are actively arranging alternative bandwidth solutions to minimize the impact on customers.

The Group expressed appreciation for the patience and understanding of users as restoration efforts are underway.