A new undersea internet cable is being installed and is expected to significantly enhance internet speed and reliability in Pakistan. This cable will provide Pakistan with 24 terabytes of bandwidth.
The 45,000-kilometre cable is being installed by a French company.
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Currently, Pakistan relies on approximately 8 terabytes of bandwidth provided by seven existing cables. The new system, connecting the African region to Pakistan, aims to improve connectivity and address long-standing complaints of slow internet speeds.
The enhanced bandwidth will also improve the performance of platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram.
“Temporarily, for a few weeks, we faced limited internet issues in certain areas, but these have now largely been resolved,” P@SHA Chairman Sajjad Mustafa Syed said.
He explained that while the new cable is not yet active, it is expected to be operational next year.
