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Vandalism against GT&T infrastructure affects services offer- Public Utilities Commission

Apr 17, 2012 News

 

 

In light of the recent acts of vandalism against telecommunications infrastructure, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is calling on those responsible to desist from such actions. It is also urging consumers to be more vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to relevant authorities.
In a press release yesterday, the PUC stated that the target of the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company’s (GT&T’s) infrastructure appears to be the insulated copper cable which is used to provide landline services.
“These acts of vandalism that are seemingly becoming prevalent result in disruption of vital services to consumers. The Commission has been receiving complaints from consumers who are affected.
“Reports suggest that these acts of vandalism may be an almost daily occurrence.”
The PUC noted that this can cause GT&T to undergo unnecessary expenses to repair and replace the copper.
Kaieteur News understands that apart from financial losses to the company, there is also the deployment of human resources to remedy and to deal with these issues. This can impact negatively on other services offered by GT&T, the regulatory body said.
This can potentially delay other infrastructural works of the company, works which may be beneficial to the community as a whole, it added.
With this in mind, the PUC is calling on those who are guilty of vandalizing these cables to act responsibly, and desist from this practice.

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