US welcomes resumption of 4G services in J&K, says 'Important step for local residents'

United States on Wednesday welcomed resumption of 4G internet services in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir calling it an important step for local residents. Jammu and Kashmir administration on February 5 decided to restore 4G internet services in UT.

Taking to Twitter, State SCA - Department of State for  Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs - said that it looks forward to continued political & ecomic progress to restore rmalcy in J&K.

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4G services restored after 18 months

4G mobile internet services in Jammu and Kashmir were suspended after abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories in August 2019. However, 2G service on mobile phones was restored on January 25 this year and after 18 months 48 services have been restored. Principal Secretary of Home Department Shaleen Kabra issued a tification and directed Inspectors General of Kashmir and Jammu to "closely monitor impact of lifting of restrictions".

National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah on Friday welcomed move to restore high-speed 4G mobile internet services in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was better late than never.  anuncement about restoration of high-speed mobile internet came from Jammu and Kashmir administration spokesperson and Principal Secretary Rohit Kansal who said on Twitter "4G mobile internet services being restored in entire JK".

Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) chief Altaf Bukhari also welcomed move, terming it as a positive development.  Bukhari expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for restoring high-speed mobile internet services in 18 districts of UT. Srinagar mayor Junaid Mattu welcomed development, thanking Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari for 'following this demand to resolution'.

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