Why Internet Gets Extremely Slow at Night in Pakistan – Real Reasons & Practical Fixes

In Pakistan internet becoming slow in the evening has become a very serious and common issue. Whether you are using 2G, 3G or 4G this problem appears if you are using SIM based mobile internet. Even if you are using fiber optical or wireless broadband you still face the same issue. No matter what type of internet connection it is, it usually becomes very slow between 7 PM and 11 PM while it works perfectly fine with good speed throughout the day.

At night the internet does not function properly. If we use any app, it starts showing too many errors and in many cases the app does not work smoothly. When watching videos they start buffering. Sometimes it feels like the mobile phone has frozen but the real issue is not the phone the actual problem is the internet connection.

Which users are most affected by this issue and which users face fewer problems? In this post you will get complete information about why internet becomes slow at night while working fine during the day what factors affect it why it becomes extremely slow and what solutions can help restore internet speed.

The first and most common issue appears at night. Why does internet always become weak only between 6 Pm to 12 PM or 7 PM to 11 PM? This issue does not affect only SIM networks, fiber internet also becomes weak during this time. The reason is that both face similar problems during these hours.

In the evening internet traffic increases heavily. Almost everyone starts using the internet at the same time. If during the day only five users were using the internet during this peak time around eleven users are using the same network. For example if there is one tower in your area that serves five users during the day but at night the same tower serves eleven users you can easily understand the load difference. This clearly shows that the main reason is internet overload due to an increase in the number of users.

At this time users perform all kinds of online activities. Gamers play online games people watch online movies use Netflix browse websites and apps. In Pakistan apps like Facebook and TikTok are heavily used which puts extra pressure on the network and makes internet speed slow.

This issue can be managed to some extent. If you are using SIM based internet using stronger devices and routers with SIM support can help. However for fiber or dish based connections only the internet service provider can fix this issue.

One major reason for slow internet at night in Pakistan is the limited capacity of internet service providers (ISPs).

For example :

During the day only five users may be using one tower but at night, if eleven users start using internet from the tower all of them share the same bandwidth. This causes slow speed for everyone. In some cases only one or two uses might get acceptable speed due to better signal strength or open area usage while others suffer slow internet. Using internet indoors or in signal drop areas makes the problem worse.

If we look at fiber or dish based internet the situation is similar. Suppose a service provider connects 70 users to one line while the actual capacity is only for 50 users. During the day when fewer than 50 users are active internet works fine. But at night when all 70 users become active the internet becomes extremely slow. This happen because providers exceed capacity to earn more which directly affects performance.

The only solution is proper capacity planning by service providers. They must distribute connections according to actual ISP capacity. If you face such issues you should contact your service provider and request better ISP management.

1st: Network Interference

At night especially during peak hours network interference increases significantly. This mostly affects wireless internet such as SIM based routers, dish internet or wireless broadband. Increased noise causes signal problems which affects connectivity.

In dish connections poor configuration increases interference leading to unstable internet. Proper configuration and maintenance can resolve this issue. This is another important factor that affects night time internet speed.

2nd: Mismanagement of internet Bandwidth

Another major issue is poor bandwidth management by internet service providers. If a provider gives internet to 50 users not all users consume heavy data. Usually only 10 out of 50 users perform heavy downloads, gaming or use software that consumes large bandwidth.

If the service provider does not manage user profiles properly those heavy users consume most of the bandwidth while the remaining 40 users experience constant internet issues. Proper bandwidth control and separate user profiling can solve this problem but this responsibility lies entirely with the service provider.

Sometimes service providers intentionally slow down internet during peak hours. Due to poor bandwidth control they limit speed for all users. For example if your package is 10 MBs, the service provider may reduce it to 5 MBs at night. This helps them manage traffic but causes serious inconvenience for users.

This speed limitation happens due to poor service management. Only the service provider can fix this issue.

If you are using SIM based internet you can test whether the issue is network related or device related. Run a speed test during the day and then again at night. If the speed is fine during the day but slow at night, the issue is with the network not the phone.

To further confirm test the same SIM in a different location. If internet works fine there then the issue is related to your area network. Also test both apps and browsers. If everything works fine elsewhere, the problem is clearly network related.

4️⃣ Practical Fixes That Actually Work

1st: Improving SIM Network Speed

First check which network provides the strongest signal in your areas. Test small packages from different networks and compare speeds. If the issue persists multiple users from the same area should contact the network helpline. When 40 – 50 users complain together provides are more likely to fix tower issues.

Using internet in open areas instead of closed rooms also improves signal reception.

2nd: Changing Network Mode

If you are using 4G try switching to 3G or vice versa. In many cases 3G performs better than unstable 4G. This method has been personally tasted and also works for many users.

3rd: Improving Fiber or Dish Internet Speed

Fiber and dish internet issues can only be resolved by the service provider. They must mange user profiles properly limit heavy users during peak hours and restart devices regularly and upgrade outdated hardware. Overloading connections beyond capacity always causes internet problems.

Many apps run in the background without users noticing. These apps can consume up to 70% of internet data. Check your phone settings and turn off background data for unnecessary apps to improve internet speed.

Using internet during off (peak hours) gives much better speed. Early morning to noon provides significantly higher speed compared to evening hours. Even weak connections perform well during these hours. Many users including myself prefer working during this time due to better internet performance.

Budget users face the most problems, especially those using low speed packages. If someone has an 8 MBs package but you receives only 4 MBs at night. It creates serious issues. Students are also heavily affected as they have limited time for online work or the studies.

However by applying the solutions discussed in this post, these users can significantly reduce the problem and improve their internet experience.

All the information shared in this post is based on our own research and real life experience with internet issues. We have explained the methods that worked for us after facing and understanding these problems ourselves. However some factors may be different for certain users and network conditions or policies can change over time. If any new updates appear in the future the information may also be updated accordingly

Slow Internet at night us a common problem for many people in Pakistan. There can be different reasons behind this issue such as network load weak signals or problem with fiber, dish or the main connection source. It is important to understand where the real problem is coming from so you can take the right steps to fix it. In this post we explained how you can check whether the issue is with your network device or service provider and what practical steps you can follow to improve your internet speed. By using this guide you can better understand your connection and make smarter decisions to get a smoother internet experience

Most reason is many users active on peak hours and everyone using internet, which overload affect on every kind on internet.

Most cases affect on internet, But in this case this is a network issue and not a any sim issue. You enjoy internet without worried.

Yes , if the ISP shares limited bandwidth among too many users , speed drops at night.

Early morning every kind of the net provide to his users full speed internet without any barriers if you can use internet morning time you gotten double speed net usually late night.