US EditionPTA warns of internet disruptions nationwide due to submarine cable fault
- A fault in the Asia-Africa-Europe-1 submarine cable near Qatar caused slow internet speeds in Pakistan, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority report.
- The PTA warned that users might experience disruptions while repairs are underway, as the fault affected PTCL's network significantly.
- Internet users in Pakistan faced slowdowns and disruptions due to the faulty cable, which has caused issues since 2024, as noted by the PTA.
- A senior PTCL official stated that internet speed is expected to return to normal by Friday afternoon after shifting traffic to other cables.
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PTA warns of internet disruptions nationwide due to submarine cable fault
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 nationwi…
Internet disruption: PTA comes up with temporary solution
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced that the damaged submarine cable has been fixed and there is currently no internet service disruption anywhere in the country. PTA spokesman in a statement said that the disruption in the AAE-1 submarine cable has been temporarily managed by arranging additional bandwidth, which has been integrated into the system. Currently, there is no internet service degradation across t…
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PTA Issues Warning About Potential Internet Disruptions Due to Submarine Cable Fault
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has alerted the public about possible internet service disruptions across Pakistan following a fault in the AAE-1 submarine cable near Qatar. This cable is one of the seven critical submarine cables that connect Pakistan to global internet networks. The fault is likely to impact both internet and broadband services nationwide, potentially leading to slower speeds and interruptions for users. Officia…
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