2G Mobile Internet Services To Be Restored In Kashmir With Restrictions

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to restore broadband and mobile Internet connectivity across the union territory starting today, but with restrictions. Internet access will be limited only to "whitelisted" websites, and social media platforms will remain out of bounds for its residents.
Internet connectivity extended to the region will rely on the relatively slower 2G technology. Data services will be available on postpaid as well as prepaid sim cards, the release said, adding that the relaxation on restrictions will come up for review again on January 31.

Six months have passed since the centre imposed the internet blackout to prevent public reprisals against the decision to scrap Jammu and Kashmir's special status and bifurcate it into two union territories. With this move, data access has been extended across the union territory.

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