2G services to continue in JK till Apr 03: Govt | KNO

Kashmir News Observer (KNO)

Srinagar, Mar 26 (KNO): The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday decided to continue with the restrictions imposed on high speed mobile data services across the Union Territory till April 03. According to wire service—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Principal Secretary to government, Shaleen Kabra issued an order vide order number Home 21-(TSTS) of 2020, dated 26-03-2020. “After taking note of the overall situation in the UT of J&K and the latest reports of the law enforcement agency, particularly with regard to speed related restrictions on Mobile data services, the internet speed shall be restricted to 2G only upto April-03,” the order reads. “The post-paid sim card holders shall be provided with access to the internet. However, such access shall not be made available on pre-paid sim cards unless verified as per norms applicable for post-paid connections,” it added – (KNO)