ISLAMABAD – Internet users in the South Asian country are facing slowinternet speed as services are impacted amid a technical fault in theAsia-Europe double AE1 cable.
Reports quoting sources said a major flaw in 25,000-kilometres-long majorsea cable had occurred near Fujairah, the United Arab Emirates, which hasdisrupted the internet speed in Pakistan.
Experts said the disruption is likely to stay for some time as it may takeseveral days to repair the faulty cable however authorities are working totransfer the internet data traffic to other lower-capacity cables.
Meanwhile, the national internet provider is working with the InternationalSubmarine Consortium to fully restore Internet services across the country.
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“We regret the inconvenience caused to our customers and will notify you assoon as the services are fully restored. Thank you for your patience,” itsaid.
