Damage On Multiple Submarine Fibre Optic Cables Along West Africa Coast Disrupt Data, Internet Service Delivery-ALTON

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has announced to the general public on behalf of some members of their association that some subscribers may be experiencing challenges with accessing data services and low Internet speed, stressing that this is due to the impact of multiple damage to the International undersea cables across East and West Africa coast line which occurred sometime today 14:03:2024 outside the shore of Nigeria.

A statement jointly signed by the Chairman ALTON, Engr. Gbenga Adebayo and Executive Secretary, ALTON, Gbolahan Awonuga highlighted that “this unfortunate development has impacted on Data and Internet service delivery by some of our members.

“We highly regret any inconveniences caused by the damage to the submarine fibre optics cable in the international waterways.

“We wish to assure the users of Communication services that repair process is ongoing by the responsible international service providers and services should be fully resolved soonest.

“On behalf of our affected members, we offer our apologies for all inconveniences arising from the impact of the damage and resulting outage.

“We seek for your continuous understanding,” the statement added.