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NTC to telcos: Hasten service restoration in typhoon-hit areas
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has directed all public telecommunications entities to expedite the restoration of their services in areas severely affected by Typhoon Ulysses.
NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba issued the directive following instructions from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Telcos are mandated to immediately mobilize their technical personnel and equipment to the affected areas and establish free calling and charging stations in strategic locations.
They are also reminded to coordinate with local government units and observe strict health protocols to avoid the transmission of COVID-19.
Companies must provide the NTC with status updates on restoration efforts every six hours.
Meanwhile, PLDT-Smart and Globe have temporarily closed some of their stores for the safety of their personnel in various regions.
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