GUWAHATI: In a significant development, nearly three months after being banned due to ethnic violence in the state, broadband internet services have been restored in Manipur in a "liberalised manner" on Tuesday.
The move comes as a measure to reinstate connectivity and communication channels for the residents of the region.
The decision to lift the ban on broadband internet services was implemented by the authorities with the aim of facilitating essential communication and access to information.
However, it is important to note that mobile internet services will continue to remain suspended for the time being.
"Connection will be only through static IP and the subscriber concerned shall not accept any other connection other than allowed for the time being (TSP/ISP) shall be held responsible for non-compliance of this condition]," stated a notification by the Home Department in Manipur.
"No Wifi Hotspots shall be allowed from any of the routers and systems using the connection at any cost by the subscriber concerned," it further stated.
The government has considered the suffering of the people as the internet ban affected offices and institutions, and people working from home, besides mobile recharge, LPG cylinder booking, payment of electricity bills, and other online services, the order said.
It said the suspension on broadband internet has been lifted in a liberalised manner, subject to the fulfilment of several terms and conditions.