Internet Disruption in Pakistan: Submarine Cable Fault Near Qatar Identified
The country witnessed slow Internet speeds as Pakistan Telecommunication Authority reported an Internet slowdown on a mass level across the nation due to AAE-1 submarine cable malfunction near Qatar. This important underwater cable has always been one of the crucial bridges between Pakistan and the internet servers around the globe, and with its faulting, massive disturbances in the form of slowdown took place in connections.
Efforts are underway to restore the issue at hand, as technical teams work on rehabilitating the affected cable. Yet, until it is restored fully, internet use in Pakistan remains slowed and unavailable at times. In particular, this has been damaging to broadband service, which severely hampers many online-related activities.
The disruption severely impacted the popular social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Users were experiencing delayed response times, slow loading, and outages, leaving millions frustrated because they rely on such portals for communication and entertainment.
The recent incident highlighted the importance of undersea cables for the internet network worldwide and reflected how technical issues cause obstacles to connectivity. Patience was asked from the users by PTA as restorative work continued. The episode has reminded to spend on proper maintenance and development of internet structure in order to make it steady and reliable for future use.
