Internet Disruption Caused by Submarine—6-september-2025
A sudden Internet Disruption hit Pakistan as submarine cables were cut in Saudi waters near Jeddah, prompting temporary slowdowns and connectivity issues across the country. The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) confirmed that the Internet Disruption affected capacities on both the SMW4 and IMEWE undersea systems. Geo News ProPakistani
According to PTCL, internet users may experience degraded service during peak hours. The company stated that its international partners are prioritizing repairs, while domestic teams arrange alternative bandwidth to minimize the impact. Geo News ProPakistani
This latest Internet Disruption is part of a recurring pattern of submarine cable-associated issues in Pakistan. Similar outages have previously been caused by faults in the AAE-1 and SMW-4 systems, leading to public concerns and frequent complaints about slow internet speeds. Dawn Profit by Pakistan Today
Regulators and service providers are urging users to remain patient. In the meantime, authorities are exploring routing options and contingency measures to keep services stable until international repair crews can fully restore the cables. Geo News ProPakistani
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