PTA warns of internet disruptions nationwide due to submarine cable fault

PTA assured that it is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates to consumers


News Desk January 02, 2025

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued a warning to the public regarding disruptions in internet services across the country, Express News reported.

A fault has been reported in the AAe-1 submarine cable, located near Qatar, which is one of the seven cables handling Pakistan's international internet traffic.

PTA confirmed that the malfunction in the undersea cable could affect internet and broadband services for users nationwide. Efforts are currently underway by the relevant teams to address the issue.

In a statement, the PTA assured that it is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to provide updates to consumers. The authority has also requested cooperation from the public, urging patience until the service is fully restored.

COMMENTS (1)

Nayab Ahmad | 2 days ago | Reply This is totally absurd PTA is repeatedly making these dubious claims while the bill-paying public in Pakistan is not getting full and uninterrupted service . Who will look into this matter fully What s going on We need answers and proper Net services.
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