Cable Cut: Internet Services Restored up to 90% of Peak Levels – NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says telecom companies have restored data and voice services up to 90% of the previous peak levels, after it was affected by cuts to undersea cables along the Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal coasts.

The NCC disclosed the latest development in a statement issued by its spokesman, Rueben Muoka.

“Following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal, we are pleased to announce that services have now been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities.

“All operators who were impacted by the cuts have taken recovery capacity from submarine cables which were not impacted by the cuts, and have thus recovered approximately 90% of their peak utilisation capacities.”

The NCC spokesperson said that 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 the situation to normalcy.

Press Statement:

Voice, Data Services Affected by Undersea Cable Cuts Restored

Following the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d'Ivoire..

— ncc.gov.ng (@NgComCommission) March 18, 2024