Internet users may face intermittent disruption due to submarine cable fault: PTA

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday said it is closely monitoring internet disruption caused by a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 international submarine cable system.

In a statement, the telecom regulator said some users may face intermittent degradation in service quality and connectivity due to the fault.

“The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is closely monitoring internet traffic disruption caused by a fault in the SEA-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable system,” the statement said.

PTA said that Transworld Associates is coordinating with the SMW5 consortium to identify the root cause of the fault and determine the estimated time for restoration. It said that internet traffic is being rerouted through alternative international links to reduce the impact and maintain continuity of services as much as possible.

“In the meantime, internet traffic is being rerouted through alternate international links to minimize the impact and ensure service continuity to the greatest extent possible,” PTA added.

The regulator said it remained in close coordination with stakeholders and would continue monitoring the situation to ensure the earliest possible restoration of normal internet services nationwide.

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