J&K admin resumes 4G internet in Ganderbal & Udhampur on trial basis till September 8

In a small relief to Jammu-Kashmir citizens, SC-appointed special committee on Sunday, allowed resumption of high-speed mobile internet services on a trial basis in Ganderbal (Kashmir) and Udhampur (Jammu). order issued by J&K Home department states that rest of union territory will continue to have 2G internet and that this resumption of internet services is applicable to post-paid services and verified pre-paid services. trial will be effective from 16 August to 8 September.

J&K administration furr extends ban on high-speed internet in Kashmir till July 8

4G trial resumption begins

I-Day: Mobile internet snapped

On Saturday, mobile internet services were snapped across Kashmir on Independence Day as a precautionary measure but mobile phone services functioned as usual. Mobile internet services were cut in early hours of morning as stringent security arrangements were put in place for Independence Day celebrations across Valley, a police official said. On Tuesday, Centre filed an affidavit in Supreme Court suggesting restoration of 4G internet service in Jammu and Kashmir on a trial basis in selected areas after August 15.

In his Independence Day speech on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about return of electoral process in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking about abrogation of Article 370 last year, PM Modi said that one year has been about development. Prime Minister added that delimitation process is underway in valley, and once it is done, J&K will have elections.

4G internet to be restored on a trial basis in selected areas of J&K post August 15

Current internet scenario in Kashmir

Restrictions have been put on communication links since August 5 in Jammu and Kashmir, se were subsequently eased, after Supreme Court upheld that continued ban on internet was 'violation of freedom of expression'. Since revocation, state-run internet provider BSNL has restored internet services throughout Kashmir valley, but with a speed of 2G with special instructions. temporary ban on social media sites was removed in March, however, complaints of inaccessibility persisted.

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Consequently, administration has reviewed scenario on a monthly basis but has repeatedly extended ban on high-speed internet. In May, Supreme Court had refused to pass orders to restore 4G internet services in Jammu and Kashmir and instead directed Centre to form a special committee to examine petitioners’ demands. Recently, Valley has seen heightened terror activities with several BJP Sarpanchs/leaders being attacked, resulting in mass resignations.

Independence Day: Mobile internet services snapped in Kashmir as precautionary measure