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Afghanistan Internet, Mobile Services Restored After 48-Hour Shutdown
Cell phone and internet services returned in Afghanistan on Wednesday, about 48 hours after an abrupt nationwide outage ordered by the Taliban administration.
Major providers Roshan and Etisalat, both foreign-owned, restored connectivity in Kabul and other cities, allowing residents to regain access to communication and online services.
Background
The Taliban did not officially state the reason for the shutdown or the restoration. A source in the information department suggested technical issues caused the outage and assured a rapid return of services, though Reuters could not independently verify this.
The United Nations had urged the Taliban to reinstate connectivity, highlighting the disruption’s impact on essential services.
Impact of the Shutdown
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Banking and remittances: Financial transactions were severely affected.
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Trade and flights: Cross-border trade and travel faced major disruptions.
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Education: Online learning for teenage girls and women, banned from high schools and universities, was interrupted.
This outage follows other hardline restrictions imposed by the Taliban this year, including internet bans in northern regions and even a prohibition on playing chess over gambling concerns.
The restoration of services brings temporary relief to Afghans, but the pattern of sudden shutdowns underscores ongoing challenges in the country’s digital and economic sectors under Taliban rule.
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Published: Oct 02, 2025
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