Most non-operational telecom sites restored: PTA

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Thursday told that the number of non-operational telecom sites has decreased to 1076, reported local media.

According to the authority, a total of 3386 telecom sites had become operational due to floods in the country. Over 2310 sites have been repaired and are operational while the remaining 1070 sites will be restored soon, the PTA told.

PTA said that basic infrastructure was damaged at multiple telecom sites across the country due to heavy rainfall and floods. Optical fibres were also damaged due to landslides in northern areas of the country, they added.

On August 27, the PTA said that the internet and telecommunication services were suspended in parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) after being hit by flash floods. Heavy rains and floods have resulted in connectivity issues across the country, the PTA said.