Pakistan
PTA restores internet services in some areas of KP, Balochistan
Islamabad: Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) on Wednesday decided to restore Internet services in the Khyber District of KP and several areas of certain parts of Balochistan.
The decision has been taken by the authority, after reviewing the security situation by concerned departments after which instructions have been issued to telecom operators for restoration of internet services in Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and various areas of certain districts of Balochistan.
These include Turbat city, Kech, Awaran, Panjgur, Washuk & Kalat along the highways i.e. RCDH, N-30, N-85 and Awaran-Bela Road.
According to a press release issued by PTA, cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) will also be directed to upgrade their existing infrastructure from 2G sites to 3G/ 4G where feasible, and consider network expansion so that better voice and data services can be extended to residents of these areas.
The restoration of data services will help residents to fulfil their educational, health, commerce and communication needs. Restoration of internet services in other areas will be implemented in a phased manner, subject to a review of the security situation, read the statement issued by the authority.
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