Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited has informed customers about a scheduled maintenance activity to repair a fault in one of its submarine cables. The International Cable Consortium will carry out the repair work. Consequently, an internet slowdown expected for one whole week in Pakistan starting tomorrow, May 11, 2026.
The repair work will continue until May 18, 2026. During this maintenance period, customers may experience degraded internet services, particularly during evening hours. PTCL has cautioned that the ongoing repair work could affect internet quality, resulting in slower speeds and possible service interruptions. Therefore, an internet slowdown expected for one whole week will affect users across the country.
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The maintenance is necessary to fix the fault in the submarine cable. The repair should improve the overall quality and reliability of PTCL’s internet services in the long run. The company is working with the International Cable Consortium to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. However, users should prepare for occasional disruptions throughout the eight day period.
PTCL has expressed regret for any inconvenience caused to its customers during this period. The company has assured that the necessary repairs are being carried out to restore the integrity of the submarine cable. Better service performance should arrive once the maintenance completes on May 18. Until then, users should plan their internet usage carefully. Evening hours will likely see the worst slowdowns. Freelancers and remote workers may need to adjust their schedules.
