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Pakistan ranks 198th globally in internet speed, according to the World Population Review, with mobile speeds averaging 19.59 Mbps and broadband at 15.52 Mbps. Internet connectivity is further hindered by intermittent outages and reduced speeds, impacting media sharing on platforms like WhatsApp. However, improvements are expected in the coming months.
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed that internet services in the country have been fully restored after resolving issues with the South East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 4 (SMW4) and Asia-Africa-Europe 1 (AAE-1) submarine cables. This resolution eliminates the 1,750 Gbps shortfall, ensuring optimal internet performance.