Internet users across Pakistan are expected to experience slower connectivity for up to a week as major maintenance work begins on an international submarine cable system.
According to official information, the slowdown is linked to repair activity on a critical undersea cable that connects Pakistan to global internet networks. The maintenance operation started on April 14 and is likely to continue until April 20, during which users may face degraded internet performance.
Telecom authorities have indicated that while efforts are being made to minimise disruption, some impact on internet speeds is unavoidable due to the scale of the repair work. The slowdown is expected to be more noticeable during peak evening hours when internet usage is highest.
Experts explain that Pakistan relies heavily on submarine fiber-optic cables for international connectivity. Any fault or maintenance work on these cables reduces overall bandwidth, leading to slower browsing, buffering during streaming, and interruptions in online services.
Internet service providers have advised users to expect fluctuations in connectivity and plan important online activities accordingly. Businesses, freelancers, and students who rely on stable internet connections may particularly feel the impact during this period.
The situation highlights Pakistan’s dependence on limited international connectivity infrastructure, where even routine maintenance can affect millions of users nationwide.
Authorities have assured that normal internet speeds are expected to resume once the repair work is completed, likely by early next week.