The Jammu and Kashmir
government has restored 4G mobile Internet service in the entire Union
Territory. The announcement was made by government spokesperson Rohit
Kansal in a tweet. The 4G internet services remained curtailed in Jammu
and Kashmir since August 5, 2019 after the central government revoked
Article 370 of the Constitution and split the state into Union
Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
The low-speed or 2G Internet service on
mobile phones was restored on 25th of January, 2020. The high-speed
mobile data service was restored in Ganderbal and Udhampur districts on
16th August 2020 on a trial basis, as part of calibrated easing of
restrictions. However, the ban continued on the high-speed Internet in
the rest of the Union territory with the authorities citing misuse of
the Internet by the terrorists.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has also ordered revocation of
restrictions on the fixed landline internet connectivity. An order
issued by the Principal Secretary (Home) said that the pre-paid SIM card
holder shall be given access to internet connectivity only after
verification as per norms applicable to postpaid connections.
Hoteliers, businesspersons, and those connected with education have
welcomed the decision, saying it will help the economic recovery and
advance the democratisation of education through technology.
Social media is bold.
Social media is young.
Social media raises questions.
Social media is not satisfied with an answer.
Social media looks at the big picture.
Social media is interested in every detail.
social media is curious.
Social media is free.
Social media is irreplaceable.
But never irrelevant.
Social media is you.
(With input from news agency language)
If you like this story, share it with a friend!
We are a non-profit organization. Help us financially to keep our journalism free from government and corporate pressure.
0 Comments