After record-long blackout, India restores full internet access in Kashmir — for now
2020-03-05 08:57:39 source：CBS News
March 4, 2020
New Delhi — The Indian government on Wednesday restored access to social media sites in Kashmir seven months after a harsh communications blackout was enforced. The government had blocked all communication channels in Kashmir — from phone lines to the internet — on August 5, last year when it revoked the Himalayan region's autonomy and stripped it of statehood.
A government order on Wednesday said the internet services in Kashmir will be restored in full and access to social media websites will be permitted, but at a curtailed speed of 2G. For now, the restrictions have been lifted only until March 17.
The government had restored limited access to internet in mid January after widespread criticism and pressure from the country's Supreme Court. Only broadband links to government offices and institutions providing essential services, such as hospitals, banks, hotels, and travel companies, were allowed. Mobile data, personal broadband and access to social media sites remained blocked.
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