13 Jun 2018 | 08:52 AM UTC
Côte d’Ivoire: Internet services disrupted /update 1
Internet services remain disrupted June 13; continued disruptions likely into coming days
Event
Disruptions to internet access continue to be reported as of Wednesday, June 13, throughout Abidjan. According to one telecommunications provider, acts of vandalism carried out between May 31 and June 9 - including the cutting of cables and theft of equipment from the fiber optic network - in the Bietry district of Abidjan are the cause of the disruptions, which have affected several operators. It is unclear when the damages will be repaired and when normal services will resume.
Context
On April 30, a fire damaged a telecommunications technical center in Abidjan, causing internet (fiber optic and ADSL) and mobile data disruptions until May 5.
Advice
Individuals in Abidjan should be prepared for internet service disruptions in the coming days.
