Fault in submarine cable near Qatar may affect Pakistan internet users: PTA

Fault reported in cable AAE-1 — one of seven int’l undersea cables connecting Pakistan for internet traffic

A representational image of an underwater internet cable. — Geo.tv/file
A representational image of an underwater internet cable. — Geo.tv/file

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday said that internet and broadband users may experience disruptions as submarine cable AAE-1 near Qatar developed fault.

In a statement for general public information, the PTA said that a fault has been reported in the submarine cable AAE-1 near Qatar — one of the seven international undersea cables connecting Pakistan for international internet traffic.

— Instagram/@ptaofficialpk
— Instagram/@ptaofficialpk

“The concerned teams are working to fix the fault. The PTA is monitoring the situation and will keep updating telecom users accordingly,” it added.

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This is a developing story and is being updated with more details.

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