Manila Bulletin
Telco services still down in some 'Odette'-hit areas -- DICT
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) aims to fully restore communication lines in areas devastated by Typhoon Odette before the end of 2021.
DICT Secretary Manny Caintic stated that telecommunications services are still down in some affected areas, including Siargao, Surigao, and Dinagat Islands, due to damaged towers.
The DICT is assisting telecommunication companies with personnel and equipment transport to repair downed lines and restore services.
Emergency communication equipment, including VSATs and satellite phones, are being utilized to establish communication links in the interim.
The DICT is coordinating with other government agencies and private telcos for the restoration efforts.
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Smart Communications reported that as of Monday, wireless services in Mindanao are nearly complete at 96% operational, with fixed services almost fully restored at 99%.
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PLDT and Smart Communications are nearing full restoration of telecommunications services in areas devastated by Typhoon Odette.
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Globe Telecom is currently working on restoring its services in areas affected by Typhoon Odette, which has caused widespread disruptions.
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Globe Telecom has announced the restoration of mobile services in Antique, Biliran, Guimaras, Samar, Eastern Samar, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Del Carmen, Siargao Island, San Jose in Dinagat Islands, Lipata Seaport, Surigao City, Surigao Airport, and Mactan Airport Cebu.
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The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has begun restoration efforts for transmission lines damaged by Typhoon Odette in the Visayas and Mindanao.
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