Submarine cable damage is causing Internet disruptions in Pakistan, particularly during peak hours.
Cause of Disruption:
A fault has been reported in the Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) submarine cable near Qatar, which is one of the seven international undersea cables connecting Pakistan to global internet traffic.
Impact on Internet Services:
Users may experience slow internet speeds, hindered access to services, and disruptions in internet connectivity, affecting businesses, educational institutions, and remote workers.
Affected Areas:
The issue is nationwide, with major cities like Karachi and Lahore experiencing slow internet speeds.
Resolution Efforts:
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Pakistan Telecommunications Limited (PTCL) are working to fix the fault and restore internet services. Temporary bandwidth has been arranged through alternative routes and satellite connections to minimize disruptions.
Previous Incidents:
Similar faults in submarine cables have caused significant disruptions in Pakistan, resulting in a 1.75 Tbps data shortfall in internet capacity and losses of approximately $3.5 million daily for the IT sector.
Future Plans:
Pakistan is investing in new submarine cable projects, such as the 2Africa Submarine Cable System, to enhance global connectivity, increase bandwidth capacity, and reduce dependence on limited routes.
The AAE-1 cable connects several regions across the globe, including Asia, Africa, and Europe, and supports a large share of international internet traffic. The repair process is underway, and internet services are expected to return to normal once the fault is fixedÂ
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