Is internet banned in Kashmir?

In August 2019, the Government of India barred all broadband as well as mobile internet services in the region to prevent the deliberately fabricated falsehood on social media. In January 2020, 2G internet was resumed with no access to social media.

Is there internet in Kashmir today?

High-speed mobile internet services have been restored in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir after 18 months.

Why is internet suspended in Kashmir?

Mobile Internet was suspended in Kashmir as a precautionary measure after a court awarded life imprisonment to separatist leader Yasin Malik in a terror funding case on Wednesday, officials said. They said the mobile Internet has been suspended across all network service providers in the Valley.

Is internet available in Srinagar?

well you can access the internet connect anywhere in Kashmir through your postpaid connection but most efficiently in Srinagar city either by wifi or dongle ... We used airtel postpaid mobile internet when we travelled to kashmir. Internet connection was quite good.

Is WIFI available in Kashmir?

It added, RailWire Wifi is now available at Baramula, Hamre, Pattan, Mazhom, Budgam, Srinagar, Pampore, Kakapora, Avantipura, Panzgam, Bijbehara, Anantnag, Sadura, Qazigund and Banihal stations of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Is Jio available in Kashmir?

"Jio has introduced a special Rs 102 pre-paid plan in J&K for the Amarnath Yatra. Now, pilgrims can take a new local J&K prepaid connection from Jio and opt for Jio's 7-day unlimited prepaid plan with their new local J&K number," a Reliance Jio official said.

Does 4G work in Srinagar?

Most of Jammu and Kashmir still does not have 4G mobile internet.

Is Jio available in Srinagar?

Jio postpaid has very nice network in Srinagar as well as gulmarg.

Does Airtel work in Srinagar?

BSNL (accessible in most areas), Airtel, Vodafone, Idea & Reliance Jio work in Srinagar.

Which network is best in J&K?

Do mobile phones work in Kashmir?

Only Postpaid no - Vofdafone / Airtel/ Bsnl will work in Jammu and Kashmir. Prepaid no of outside state will not work. You can get mobile network till Bhawan provided you have a postpaid no.

Is Kashmir in North India?

The term North India has varying definitions. The Ministry of Home Affairs in its Northern Zonal Council Administrative division included the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan and Union Territories of Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Why net is not working in JK?

The high-speed mobile internet was suspended since August 5, 2019, when special status of J&K was revoked and the erstwhile state was downgraded into two Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh.

Why internet is not working in J&K?

Curfew was imposed and Internet services have been suspended in major towns of Chinab valley region in Jammu and Kashmir after protests over objectionable social media post.

When was Article 370 removed?

On 5 August 2019, the Government of India issued a Presidential Order superseding the 1954 order, and making all the provisions of the Indian constitution applicable to Jammu and Kashmir.

Does WhatsApp work in Kashmir?

The government may have restored mobile and internet services in Jammu & Kashmir but popular messaging app WhatsApp will still not work there. According to the whitelisted sites released by the government, JioChat, a messaging app of Reliance Jio, will be the only such platform which will function in the state.

Can we buy sim in Srinagar?

FAQs from Srinagar

but you can have prepaid local sim card from Hotel Or Shop in srinagar . no only postpaid sim work but you use local STD PCO both for any contact purpose.

Is internet working in gulmarg?

Gulmarg has internet connectivity. On your phone, only postpaid sim cards will work. Most skiing hotels ner the gondola offer wi-fi internet access either for free (for people staying there) or for a nominal fee. So you can use wi-fi to connect through your phone.

Does Airtel work in Kashmir?

Airtel 4G is currently available to customers in 25 towns/locations across the Jammu region. The Company plans to expand its 4G footprint to over 100 towns across Jammu & Kashmir. Airtel 4G has been rolled out in J&K using FD LTE technology in the 1800 MHz band.

Which network is better in Srinagar?

Hello, BSNL has the best coverage in Kashmir.

Does Vodafone work in Kashmir?

Vodafone Idea coverage is now available across 110 towns and 3,301 villages in Jammu & Kashmir. 4G coverage has expanded to over 23.6 per cent population in the region covering 9 districts, including 48 towns and 526 villages in the region, for customers of both the brands, the statement said.

Is there 3G in Kashmir?

According to Mr R K Kaul, CGMT, BSNL J&K circle, the 3G service is now available for BSNL subscribers in Srinagar and Jammu cities, the summer and winter capitals of the state, respectively and will be launched in 27 other towns including almost all the Districts of Kashmir Valley like Baramulla, Anantnag, Sopore, ...

Is BSNL 4G available in Kashmir?

JAMMU, Jan 18: BSNL has commenced 4G Mobile services in J&K with the launch of 4G at Tehsil Akhnoor comprising of Akhnoor town, Khour, Sohal, Jourian, Pallanwala with 24 numbers of 4G sites.

Will my sim work in Jammu?

All postpaid Sims irrespective of the operator will work in the state of jammu and kashmir. over a year ago. You can only get network for postpaid cards... prepaid cards won't work in J&K.