From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that the internet disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire, services have now been restored to roughly 90% of their peak utilisation capacities.
“All affected operators have regained almost 90% of their peak utilisation capacities by taking recovery capacity from submarine cables that were not affected by the cuts, according to a statement issued by NCC Spokesperson Mr. Reuben Muoka on Monday.
“Mobile Network Operators have assured the Commission that data and voice services would operate optimally pending full repairs of the undersea cables as they have managed to activate alternative connectivities to bring back the situation to normalcy.
“We extend our appreciation to telecom consumers for their patience and understanding during the downtime caused by the undersea fibre cuts”, he said.