GTT gets green light on underwater repairs to damaged cables

In light of damages to its submarine fibre-optic cable due to sabotage, the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) has received authorisation to commence underwater repairs with the aim of restoring telecommunication services to its customers in Region Three (Essequibo Island-West Demerara).
“Having received the necessary approvals from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), divers are scheduled to map the points of the damage and begin splicing, with major works to be completed by Monday,” GTT’s PR Manager, Jasmin Harris noted.
On September 8, 2020, suspected sabotage to a fibre-optic cable belonging to GTT impacted over 25,000 customers in West Demerara – but within 24 hours, mobile and internet services were restored but several communities are still without landline service.
GTT has since condemned the acts of vandalism to its network and encouraged the community to be vigilant, in an effort to prevent service disruptions that negatively impact a range of customers including children reliant on telecommunications for their learning.
Persons can report acts of sabotage by calling 0908 or emailing  [email protected]. A $2 million reward is being offered for such information.