- DownDetector shows increase in user break -in reports
- PTCL arranges alternative bandwidth.
- International partners work to restore links.
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Saturday said Internet users in the country may experience disruption due to cuts in uninvalies in Saudi waters near Jeddah.
According to the statement from the Internet company, the cuts occurred near Jeddah, which affected partial bandwidth capacity on SMW4 and IMEWE Systems, two of the most important underwater cables connecting the country to global networks.
The statement also said that international partners are working on a priority to restore the damaged links, while local teams arrange alternative bandwidth to reduce the impact on users.
“We sincerely appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding during this time,” it added.
Stop reports that were connected on Saturday morning, according to Data from Down Detector, showing disturbances that were built up overnight before an increase in complaints before 1 p.m. 9.
At least 16 reports of operations were seen on the graph at. 10:09.
Earlier this year, Africa-1 Submarine cable was linked to the country’s internet infrastructure.
The 10,000-kilometer cable, with high transmission capacity, connects the country to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and France.
The project approved by PTCL’s Board of Directors in November 2020 at a price of $ 59.5 million is expected to be ready for service in the first quarter of 2026.
