Internet users in Kandahar say Wi-Fi services provided by several local companies have been cut off again, sources told Amu on Tuesday.
According to the sources, at present, only Afghan Telecom’s Wi-Fi network remains operational in the province. However, they warned that its services might also be suspended soon.
The outage comes as residents in other provinces, including Kunduz, have also reported disruptions in fiber-optic internet services in recent days. Sources in Kunduz said fiber connectivity was cut on Monday night, October 6, reportedly by order of Taliban officials, and remained down for several hours before being restored.
Taliban authorities in Kandahar and Kunduz have not commented on the disruptions.
Last week, Afghanistan experienced a nationwide internet blackout that lasted for nearly 48 hours, disrupting communications, banking, aviation, and humanitarian operations. The Taliban offered no official explanation, though the outage was widely criticized by human rights organizations and internet watchdogs.
Since returning to power in 2021, the Taliban have periodically restricted access to digital platforms and online content. They have previously banned the use of TikTok and the PUBG mobile game, claiming they promote “immorality.”
Internet access remains a crucial lifeline for communication, education, and business in Afghanistan, where many students—especially women banned from secondary and higher education—depend on online learning.
