Your internet services may be disrupted tomorrow: here’s why…

WEB DESK: Internet users across Pakistan are likely to experience slower speeds and potential service disruptions on January 15, 2026, as repairs are scheduled on one of the country’s vital submarine internet cables.

Nayatel, a leading internet service provider, informed its customers that repair work will commence at approximately 2:00 PM and is expected to last for around eight hours. During this period, internet performance across the country may be significantly impacted, with users potentially experiencing reduced speeds.

In an email to customers, Nayatel explained that the repairs are necessary to fix a fault in an international submarine cable, which plays a critical role in handling Pakistan’s global data traffic. While the exact location and nature of the fault have not been disclosed, the company warned that users may notice slower internet speeds and interruptions in digital services such as browsing, streaming, and online work.

Submarine cables are essential for connecting Pakistan to the global internet infrastructure. Any fault in these cables can lead to widespread service disruptions, affecting millions of users across the country. Data traffic will be rerouted through alternative routes during the repair work, but these alternative pathways are often slower and less stable.

The news of the upcoming repair comes just weeks after Pakistan experienced a major internet outage on January 1, 2026. The previous outage, which lasted for over two days, was caused by a fault with an upstream internet provider and affected internet users across the country, highlighting the vulnerability of Pakistan’s internet infrastructure.

Nayatel, along with other internet service providers, has advised customers to plan important online activities in advance to minimize the impact of potential disruptions. While the repairs are necessary for maintaining long-term service quality, users are urged to prepare for slower internet speeds during the maintenance window.

The importance of submarine cables in maintaining stable and fast internet services has once again been underscored, and the upcoming repairs are a reminder of the country’s reliance on these undersea networks for seamless connectivity.