Pakistan, Oct. 14 -- Internet users across Pakistan may experience slower speeds today due to undersea cable repairs. The Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) announced scheduled maintenance to fix a fault in one of its underwater cables. This repair will begin around 11 a.m. and could last up to 18 hours. During this time, internet speed reductions are expected nationwide, affecting all mobile and internet service providers.

PTCL oversees three undersea fiber optic cables that connect Pakistan to the global internet. In total, six undersea cable systems provide the country with a combined capacity of 13 terabits per second. Currently, Pakistan's internet usage ranges between 7 to 8 terabits per second. The company did not s...