Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited Users May Face Slow Internet Speed on October 14 Due to Submarine Cable Maintenance
Many internet users across Pakistan are expected to experience slow browsing and connectivity issues as one of the international submarine internet cables undergoes scheduled maintenance on October 14, 2025.
According to a statement from Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the maintenance work on the submarine cable system may temporarily impact internet speed and latency, especially during peak usage hours.
What’s Happening
PTCL has announced planned maintenance activity on one of its international submarine cable systems.
The work will take place on October 14, affecting international bandwidth capacity for several hours.
Customers may face slower browsing, buffering during streaming, and delays in cloud-based services.
PTCL says local traffic within Pakistan will remain largely unaffected.
PTCL’s Official Statement
A PTCL spokesperson said:
“Due to scheduled maintenance on an international submarine cable system, some customers may experience temporary reduction in internet speed. Our technical teams are working to ensure minimum disruption, and services will be fully restored as soon as maintenance is completed.”
Why Submarine Cables Matter
Pakistan’s internet connectivity depends heavily on submarine cable systems that connect the country to global networks.
Any maintenance or fault in these systems can directly affect speed and stability for millions of users.
ISPs often reroute traffic during such work, but slight performance issues are common.
What Users Should Expect
Temporary slowdown in international browsing and streaming.
Slower download and upload speeds during maintenance hours.
Services expected to normalize once maintenance is complete.
Users can still access local websites and services with minimal impact.
