Submarine Cables
SMW5 Submarine Cable Restored: Internet Traffic Returns to Normal in Pakistan
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has officially confirmed the full restoration of the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system. Consequently, internet traffic across Pakistan…
Iran Plans Fees for Hormuz Subsea Internet Cables
Iran has announced plans to impose fees on the world’s largest technology companies for using subsea internet cables running beneath the Strait of Hormuz, according…
PTCL Warns of Internet Slowdowns Due to Submarine Cable Maintenance
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has issued an important notice for its broadband customers. Starting tomorrow, May 11, 2026, users might experience slow internet speeds.…
Here Is Why Your PTCL Internet May Slow Down From Tomorrow
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced that a submarine cable fault will affect internet services for customers starting 14 April 2026. PTCL issued the…
Transworld Associates Strengthens Pakistan’s Global Connectivity with SEA-ME-WE 6 Cable Landing
In a major step toward enhancing Pakistan’s digital infrastructure and international connectivity, Transworld Associates (TWA) has announced the successful landing of the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine…
PTCL Confirms Internet Speed in Pakistan Restored After Submarine Cable Repair
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) announced on Wednesday that internet speed in Pakistan has been fully restored after the completion of repair work on a…
Pakistan’s Internet Slowdown Explained
Pakistan is facing a major internet crisis, with many users experiencing slow speeds and service disruptions. This problem is not due to a local issue…
IT Ministry Confirms New Submarine Cable Project for Pakistan
The Ministry of IT and Telecommunication has confirmed that Pakistan will be connected to three new submarine cables within the next 12 to 18 months.…
NA Panel Grills IT Ministry over Submarine Cable Cuts, Internet Slowdown
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information Technology, chaired by Syed Aminul Haque, was briefed about the current internet slowdown in Pakistan. Officials confirmed that…
Microsoft’s Cloud Service Restored After Red Sea Cable Outage
Microsoft says its Azure cloud platform is back to normal after a weekend outage caused by damaged undersea cables in the Red Sea. The disruption,…
Govt To fix Slow Internet With New Spectrum & Submarine Cables
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has identified several factors causing slow internet speeds in Pakistan. These include limited spectrum availability, delayed Fiber…
Pakistan’s IT Ministry Confirms Super-Fast Internet Coming Soon
**Islamabad:** Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecommunication recently announced that the country is now part of the high-speed internet revolution. In 2024, the ministry revealed…
