J&K Prepares A ‘Black List’ Of Websites Amid 2G Complaints

The Jammu & Kashmir administration, which is grappling with complaints after resuming lowspeed 2G internet services and select broadband connections in Kashmir, is likely to formulate a new list of websites which cannot be accessed –– a change from the current list of websites which can accessed. The new list being planned, locally called the ‘Black List’, would help the authorities when the internet is restored completely. Service providers are currently facing difficulties in ensuring restricted access to subscribers. Officials are tight-lipped on the further course of action regarding internet access but resumption of broadband services is being considered and could be restored soon.

“In this universe of internet, only blacklisting websites will ensure that we can track any problematic development online. Otherwise, it will be a mess. Social media will continue to remain suspended here,” an official said. Resumption of 2G internet services last week has not ended the woes of subscribers as they are unable to surf many important websites due to restricted access and struggle to open even ‘white listed’ websites owing to extremely low speed, a source said. Subscribers complained that even 2G services aren’t functioning on some networks in Kashmir, including mobile phone connections on roaming and currently operating from the Valley.

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