Discussion Unregulated optical fiber cables (OFC) pose threat

[Bapun]

Six months have passed since the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) issued a notice to Internet Service Providers (ISPs), directing them to declare unauthorised Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connections in the city. With no steps toward regularisation in sight, low-hung cables have continued to pose problems to the citizens.

Bengaluru: Low-hung optical fibre cables pose threat

BBMP officials said framing guidelines to regularise unauthorised connections is the way forward. The civic body has, so far, followed an ad-hoc action model.

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[Bapun]

Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) managing director Mushrraf Faruqui on Friday, August 30, directed cable operators and internet service providers to remove unnecessary cables and other items from electric poles immediately. The power department head said that failing to do so will result in action against them and that it will remove cables on its own if the instructions are not adhered to.

Hyderabad: TGSPDCL orders cable operators, internet providers to remove cables

Hyderabad: The TGSPDCL stated that sufficient time was given to cable companies and internet providers to avoid inconvenience to users.

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[greylala91]

Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) managing director Mushrraf Faruqui on Friday, August 30, directed cable operators and internet service providers to remove unnecessary cables and other items from electric poles immediately. The power department head said that failing to do so will result in action against them and that it will remove cables on its own if the instructions are not adhered to.

Hyderabad: TGSPDCL orders cable operators, internet providers to remove cables

Hyderabad: The TGSPDCL stated that sufficient time was given to cable companies and internet providers to avoid inconvenience to users.

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In our area, we have ACT Fibernet, Airtel Fiber, and a local broadband provider called Shah Network. ACT Fibernet stands out with its excellent approach—they avoid using electricity poles for their hubs and instead install them at various houses, compensating homeowners with discounts on their broadband plans. Unfortunately, Shah Network and Airtel continue to use poles, leading to a lot of mismanagement. The poles are cluttered with dangling wires, which not only look unsightly but also cause frequent disconnections. It's a positive step by TGCPDCL to demand the removal of these problematic wires, as they are causing significant issues for many residents. I know Musharraf from his time at GHMC, and I’m confident that under his leadership, this initiative will be executed effectively.

 

[Bapun]

As the issues stemming from unregulated optical fibre cables along the roads have been discussed by the Greater Chennai Corporation Council, several councillors have taken the initiative to remove the cables in coordination with telecom companies.

Unregulated optical fibre cables threaten the lives of motorists

Greater Chennai Corporation Council discusses unregulated optical fibre cables, prompting councillors to coordinate with telecom companies for removal.

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[Bapun]

The high court of Bombay at Goa on Monday refused to grant interim relief to internet service providers before hearing their case in court. Senior advocate Tapan Sen, representing the All Goa Internet Service Providers Association, who appeared via video-conferencing, told the high court he needed time to argue the case as he was not prepared in the matter. He requested the court to grant interim relief of status quo against the electricity department cutting its cables in the meantime.

HC denies interim relief to internet providers in cable-cutting dispute | Goa News - The Times of India

Panaji: The high court of Bombay at Goa on Monday refused to grant interim relief to internet service providers before hearing their case in court.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

 

[Bapun]

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s (BBMP) drive to clear illegally installed Optical Fiber Cables (OFC) across the city has drawn flak from cable operators, including Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited. They alleged that the BBMP officials are charging ahead with removal of the overhead cables without bothering to check whether they have provided operators with any alternative arrangements or not.

The cable operators alleged that lack of transparency and commitment among the BBMP officials is the main reason for the overhead cables problem in the city. They also blame the so-called local leaders and politicians for the problems.

Never say sever

The Karnataka State Digital Cable Operators Welfare Association (KSDCOWA) has written a letter on March 4 to the BBMP Chief Commissioner expressing deep concern over the ongoing optical fiber removal drive of unauthorised cables.

bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com

 

[Bapun]

In partnership with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) will require the service providers to shift their overhead cables to underground ducts.

Bescom inches towards mandating underground OFC cabling

In partnership with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) will require the service providers to shift their overhead cables to underground ducts.

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[TheAndroidFreak]

In our area, we have ACT Fibernet, Airtel Fiber, and a local broadband provider called Shah Network. ACT Fibernet stands out with its excellent approach—they avoid using electricity poles for their hubs and instead install them at various houses, compensating homeowners with discounts on their broadband plans. Unfortunately, Shah Network and Airtel continue to use poles, leading to a lot of mismanagement. The poles are cluttered with dangling wires, which not only look unsightly but also cause frequent disconnections. It's a positive step by TGCPDCL to demand the removal of these problematic wires, as they are causing significant issues for many residents. I know Musharraf from his time at GHMC, and I’m confident that under his leadership, this initiative will be executed effectively.

ACT is old player. Airtel is new player. Let's see. Shocked to see approach of Airtel in strongest circles.