Telecom revenues in Pakistan reached Rs955 billion in 2023-2024
The Pakistan Telecommunications Limited (PTCL) has arranged additional bandwidth to mitigate internet slowdown caused by a fault in the Asia-Africa-Europe-1 (AAE-1) submarine cable near Qatar. While PTCL and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) are working diligently to repair the fault, no specific timeline for resolution has been provided. Services like WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram may experience reduced speeds during peak hours, affecting millions of users, including freelancers vital to the economy.
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Efforts to reroute traffic include adding 200 gigabytes per second, with 630 gigabytes per second already redirected to alternative routes. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s telecom sector is advancing, with the PTA highlighting the launch of the 2Africa cable project, the world’s largest submarine cable network, which will enhance bandwidth. The project, set to land in Karachi’s Hawkes Bay, connects 33 countries, offering a robust solution for future connectivity challenges.
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Telecom revenues in Pakistan reached Rs955 billion in 2023-2024, with 91% of the population accessing cellular services and 81% benefiting from 4G. Additionally, mobile phone users increased by 29%, and internet access to households rose by 20%, marking significant progress in the sector despite recent challenges.
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