The regulator says it remained in close coordination with Transworld Associates (TWA) throughout the disruption
ISLAMABAD:
Internet services across Pakistan have returned to normal after a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system was repaired, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Friday.
The PTA said on Thursday it was monitoring disruptions to internet traffic caused by a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system, and warned that some users may experience intermittent degradation of internet services.
In a statement, the PTA said the submarine cable is now “fully operational” and internet services across the country have been restored to normal operating capacity.
The regulator said it remained in close coordination with Transworld Associates (TWA) throughout the disruption.
During the restoration process, Internet traffic was rerouted through alternate international links to minimize the impact on users and maintain service continuity “to the greatest extent possible,” the PTA said.
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The authority added that it will continue to monitor the resilience and performance of Pakistan’s international connectivity infrastructure to ensure “reliable, secure and uninterrupted” provision of telecommunications and broadband services across the country.
The PTA had warned that the fault could result in periodic degradation of service quality and connectivity for some internet users.
“PTA remains in constant contact with the relevant stakeholders and continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure the earliest possible restoration of internet services across the country,” the statement concluded.
