People using the internet in Pakistan may suffer from slower speeds or may lose internet service for a short period today. PTCL undersea cable maintenance Pakistan 2025 started as Pakistan Telecommunications Company Limited (PTCL) began maintenance work on one of the country’s communication undersea cables. The work started on October 14, 2025, at 11 a.m. and may last for 18 hours.
A spokesperson from PTCL explained that the maintenance work involves replacement of a faulty repeater in the international submarine cable system. The repeater is part of the undersea cables that helps with the flow and transfer of data between Pakistan and the rest of the globe. “Our engineers have open lines and collaborate with the customers in the most efficient way and streamline the work and minimizes the downtime, at the end there will be some downtime as with all maintenance, data flow will be slower and disconnections will occur.”
PTCL undersea cable maintenance Pakistan 2025 aims to fix this critical issue to ensure a smoother data transmission system connecting Pakistan globally.
PTCL spokesperson explained that for the long-haul work is needed as the digital network will become more stable and perform more efficiently. The company apologized for any bad experience users may have as a result of the internet maintenance and redundantly suggested that the users reduce their online tasks from the network till the work is fully done.
The PTCL undersea cable maintenance Pakistan 2025 will help enhance long-term network reliability and reduce future outages.
Because of digital empowerments in range of services Pakistan provides, a halt in services can bother customers. Maintenance is a key aspect in provision of digital services. “Inconvenient as this may be, it’s better than having large outages in future,” a local telecom analyst said, explaining the importance of such maintenance.
Industry observers view PTCL undersea cable maintenance Pakistan 2025 as a vital step toward maintaining consistent network performance and avoiding large-scale disruptions.
PTA’s vision is to ensure connectivity to and from all regions and for all customers. PTA is predicted to stick to this vision, now that the digital license pieces for Open Sked satellite ports and services are ready. For the first time, PTA has UK licensed telecom players to Open Sked satellite ports and services.
Because of this license, PTA can allow UK telecom players to connect to PTA subscribers and customers. PTA’s controls on license customers and players allow PTA to boast of broadband to customers. Obtaining the FSS license will require a one-time payment of $500,000. It will be valid for a period of 15 years. Operators will have 1.5 years after approval to start services, and will have to set up at least one gateway earth station in Pakistan. This will help strengthen one of our officials’ greatest aims: improved connectivity and the digital divide.
While challenges and opportunities on the world digital Pakistan is about to step into, the digital future of our country is evolving, especially as PTCL continues to complete repairs on its undersea cables. The PTCL undersea cable maintenance Pakistan 2025 stands as an important milestone toward a stronger, more stable internet infrastructure that will benefit millions of users across the nation.
