PTA warns of intermittent online issues after submarine cable fault
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Thursday that it was monitoring disruption to online movement caused by a fault in the
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PTA warns of intermittent online issues after submarine cable fault
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Thursday that it was monitoring disruption to online movement caused by a fault in the OCEAN-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable framework, alert that some users may experience intermittent degradation in online services.
In a remark, the PTA said the fault could outcome in periodic deterioration in service standard and connectivity for some online users.
"The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority is continuously monitoring the disruption in online movement caused by a fault in the OCEAN-ME-WE 5 (SMW5) international submarine cable framework. As a outcome of the fault, some online users may experience intermittent degradation in service standard and connectivity," the remark said.
The regulator said Transworld Associates (TWA) was working with the SMW5 consortium to identify the root spark of the fault and identify the estimated time for service restoration (ETTR).
Simultaneously, online movement was being rerouted through alternative international links to minimise disruption and secure continuity of services.
"PTA remains in constant contact with the relevant stakeholders and continues to closely watch the scenario to secure the earliest possible restoration of online services across the nation," the remark concluded.
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