Islamabad, Sep 10: The Pakistan’s mobile traffic and ATMs internet shutdown non-renewal of Long Distance International (LDI) licenses due to unpaid dues of approximately Rs. 79 billion has put approximately 50% of mobile traffic, 10% of Internet traffic, and 40% of ATM banking machines at risk of going out of operation, according to official papers.
Thirteen LDI license holders were up for renewal. Nine licensees still owe money on their APC for U.S., while four licenses are being processed for renewal.
Multinet Pakistan and Wateen Telecom have made it possible for Pakistan to have many cross-border microwave and OFC lines with adjacent nations, including Afghanistan, hence improving international connectivity.
Pakistan’s mobile traffic and ATMs Operators in Afghanistan who depend on these routes may have internet shutdown if the international data transit is discontinued due to non-renewal.
Incoming international traffic will be disrupted if LD! licenses are not renewed. This traffic will therefore need to be diverted to other LDI operators.
