Lahore, Jan. 14 -- Internet users across Pakistan may experience slow speeds and service disruptions on January 15, 2026. NayaTel announced that repair work on an international submarine cable will start around 2 pm. The maintenance is expected to last about eight hours and may affect internet performance nationwide.

NayaTel informed users via email that the repair is essential, although details about the exact fault or location were not provided. During this time, browsing, streaming, online work, and other digital services could slow down. Users are advised to plan important online activities in advance.

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