"PTA Debunks Rumors of ATM and Telecom Disruptions"
Rumors of ATM Closure and Telecom Blackout Quashed by PTA
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has refuted media reports suggesting that the country's ATMs and telecommunications may shut down due to the non-renewal of long-distance international (LDI) licenses. The licenses, set to expire in July-August 2024, enable international call services. Despite outstanding dues of Rs24 billion, the PTA has assured that there will be no disruption to ATM networks or telecommunications.
A steering committee has been formed to address the issue. Earlier reports had warned of significant impacts on service quality, business operations, and the economy, including 50% of mobile traffic and 10% of internet traffic being affected. However, the PTA has clarified that operations of expired LDI licensees will not be suspended or shut down. This comes amid recent internet disruptions, which the Telecom Operators Association has attributed to a government-installed "firewall," and sought the prime minister's intervention to resolve.
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Hafiz Muhammad Zubair Yaqub
Source of News: Top Newspapers of Pakistan
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