Pakistan’s internet speeds are set for a major upgrade with the installation of a 45,000-kilometre undersea cable, part of the 2Africa Pearls project. The cable, offering 180 terabits per second capacity, will connect Pakistan to Africa and 32 other countries, doubling the nation’s digital bandwidth.
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This addition aims to resolve persistent internet speed issues affecting platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram. It also supports the country’s freelancing community, often impacted by slow speeds. The new cable is part of broader plans to introduce more internet lines, paving the way for improved connectivity and potential 5G services.
