Over the course of nearly a week, millions of people in Pakistan have been unable to access Facebook and WhatsApp due to poor speeds, and other sites such as the online marketplace Fiverr have also been impacted.
The disturbance occurs while authorities move forward with the installation of a new firewall system designed to control social media websites. According to reports, people are becoming more and more irritated with the continuous internet outages as they find it harder and harder to go about their everyday lives.
People from all walks of life are raising concerns as the situation on the internet continues. In addition to harming digital service providers—particularly those who depend on freelance marketplaces like Fiverr and Upwork—the loss of internet connectivity also negatively affected fundamental communication.
The disruption of the internet over the last two weeks has caused freelancers to face a number of difficulties, one of which is completing project deadlines.
Internet users have started using VPN services and sharing messages about Fiverr, wherein they warn clients about possible delays with Pakistani freelancers due to internet congestion. These individuals are already facing bans on X.
“We understand that there may be internet disruptions in your area that might make it harder to keep your routine going,” the business said in a notification. We’re going to go ahead and temporarily set your availability status and Gig(s) as unavailable in order to ensure that any unexpected order delays won’t negatively impact your ratings.
It further stated, “Remember that this action won’t have a negative effect on your ratings.
Conclusion:
These days, sending voice and image messages is nearly impossible, and only text messages are sent; sending data via a VPN is the norm for sending data and conducting online business; Fiverr warns clients about potential delays with Pakistani freelancers due to internet disturbances. In general, Pakistani freelancers and other individuals face many difficulties as a result of internet disruption.
