On Monday, the Indian government restored high-speed 4G internet services in 2 districts of Kashmir on a trial basis. This is to last till September 8 and is to be allowed only on postpaid mobile phones. Other districts will have 2G internet services functional.
“The high-speed mobile data services in the districts of Ganderbal and Udhampur shall be restored forthwith, on a trial basis,” a government statement said on Sunday, adding that internet speed would continue to be restricted in other districts.
This came after a committee headed by the Central Home Secretary recommended the calibrated easing of internet restrictions in comparatively less sensitive geographical areas.
The restoration of 4G Internet services for mobile devices came days after the Centre Government informed the Supreme Court that a special committee constituted for looking into the matter was considering allowing the facility on a trial basis in 2 of the 20 districts of the Union Territory.