According to an order issued by the Home Department, Jammu and Kashmir government, "The mobile data services shall be restricted to 2G only. The postpaid sim card holders shall continue to be provided access to the internet, these services shall not be made available on prepaid sim cards unless verified as per the norms applicable for postpaid connections."
Furthermore, fixed-line internet connectivity shall continue "to be made available with Mac-binding."
The IsGP, Jammu/Kashmir, have been asked to ensure communication of the direction to the service providers and their implementation. The order which comes into effect on April 16 shall remain in force till April 27, according to the order issued by Principal Secretary to the Government, Shaleen Kabra, on April 15.
( With inputs from ANI )