{"id":220575,"date":"2024-09-25T12:12:33","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T12:12:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/25\/ghana-chamber-of-telecommunications-calls-for-prosecution-of-those-behind-fibre-cuts\/"},"modified":"2024-09-25T12:12:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T12:12:33","slug":"ghana-chamber-of-telecommunications-calls-for-prosecution-of-those-behind-fibre-cuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/25\/ghana-chamber-of-telecommunications-calls-for-prosecution-of-those-behind-fibre-cuts\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications calls for prosecution of those behind fibre cuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/333\/33322502.295.jpg\" alt=\"CEO of Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Kenneth Ashigbey\" title=\"CEO of Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Kenneth Ashigbey\" width=\"295\" height=\"280\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>CEO of Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Kenneth Ashigbey<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has warned against the alarming frequency of fibre disruptions across the country, which are significantly affecting the quality of telecom services.<\/p>\n<p>This was contained in a statement issued by the Chamber on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Chamber, \u201calthough fibre is expected to be secure when buried underground, the experience in Ghana is quite different.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Chamber highlighted that these interruptions often lead to poor voice calls, slow internet speeds, and, in severe cases, complete network outages.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis situation is unacceptable and undermines the significant investments made by telecom operators to deliver reliable services,\u201d the Chamber noted.<\/p>\n<p>In a bid to address these challenges, the Chamber revealed it is actively engaging with key stakeholders, including the Minister of Roads and Highways, to foster collaboration in protecting telecom infrastructure during construction activities.<\/p>\n<p>The Chamber further revealed however, that, they reported that some entities involved in these construction projects have been \u201crecalcitrant,\u201d continuing to cause damage to critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>It emphasised that this ongoing negligence not only frustrates subscribers but also hampers the country\u2019s digital progress.<\/p>\n<p>To combat this persistent issue, the Chamber is seeking the support of law enforcement to prosecute individuals and entities responsible for these recurrent fibre cuts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are proposing that our members consider taking legal action against uncooperative individuals and entities, ensuring they are held accountable according to the law,\u201d the statement added.<\/p>\n<p><i><b>Ghana\u2019s leading digital news platform, GhanaWeb, in conjunction with the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, is embarking on an aggressive campaign which is geared towards ensuring that parliament passes comprehensive legislation to guide organ harvesting, organ donation, and organ transplantation in the country.<\/b><\/i><\/p>\n<p>Click here to follow the GhanaWeb Business WhatsApp channel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CEO of Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, Kenneth Ashigbey The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has warned against the alarming frequency of fibre disruptions across the country, which are significantly affecting the quality of telecom services. 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