PTA warns of internet disruptions
PTA said traffic was rerouted through alternate links while repairs were completed and services returned to full capacity.
- Internet services across Pakistan fully returned to normal on Friday, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority confirmed, following successful repair of a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 international submarine cable system.
- On Thursday, the PTA alerted users to potential connectivity slowdowns caused by the SMW5 fault, while engineers efficiently rerouted internet traffic through alternative international links to maintain service continuity.
- Transworld Associates communicated with customers via SMS regarding a "technical fault" in the submarine cable, as the telecom regulator coordinated closely with the company to expedite repairs.
- To enhance future resilience, Pakistan integrated the South-East Asia–Middle East–Western Europe 6 cable in November, which features "more fibre pairs and more than double the capacity" of previous systems.
- The PTA will continue monitoring international connectivity infrastructure to strengthen resilience and prevent future disruptions in broadband and telecommunications services throughout Pakistan.
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Internet services restored nationwide after submarine cable repair: PTA
ISLAMABAD: Internet services across Pakistan have returned to normal after a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system was repaired, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Friday.
PTA says monitoring internet disruption following SMW5 submarine cable fault
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Thursday it was closely monitoring internet traffic disruption caused by a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system. Internet users might experience “intermittent degradation” in service quality and connectivity, the authority said in a statement. “Trans word Associate (TWA) is coordinating with the SMW5 Consortium to identify the root cause of the fault and dete…
Pakistan Restores SMW5 Subsea Cable - SubTel Forum
Internet Services Across Pakistan Restored, Says PTA By Business Recorder July 3, 2026 The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday announced that the fault affecting the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system has been rectified. “The submarine cable is now fully operational, and internet services across Pakistan have been restored to normal operating capacity,” the authority said. During this time, the PTA said it m…
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