Srinagar: A day after the Jammu and Kashmir administration lifted a ban on social media, the broadband internet services were restored in Kashmir.After seven months, J&K residents are accessing social media websites on mobile and broadband connections.

"About mobile data services, the internet speed shall be restricted to 2G only. While 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", a government order that is applicable till March 17 said.

It said internet connectivity shall continue to be made available with Mac-binding.It further directed that the access/communication facilities provided by the government -- e-terminals/internet kiosks apart from special arrangements for tourists, students and traders shall continue.

The internet was suspended across J&K ahead of the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5. It was restored in a phased manner across J&K.