The Nigerian Communication Commission,NCC, says the disruption on March 14, 2024, which affected data and voice services in Nigeria due to cuts in undersea fibre optics along the coasts of Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal has been restored to approximately 90% of their peak utilization capacities.
Reuben Muoka,Director, Public Affairs of the Commission, disclosed this in a statement he signed and made available a copy to The Reporters on Monday.
He said:”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.
“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”.
Residents of Lokoja, kogi state capital, in their interview with our correspondent, commended NCC and other stakeholders for their efforts in restoring such services.
