Implementing regulation
On 17 May 2024, the Commission announced, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2), the initiation of an anti-subsidy proceeding with regard to imports
Nairobi County cracks down on illegal fiber optic lines
Nairobi City County officials have launched a major crackdown on unauthorized fiber optic cables mounted on power poles along key highways.
EU tightens anti-dumping measures on optical fibre cables from
The European Commission has doubled its anti-dumping duties on optical fibre cables from China, following an investigation which found that Chinese exporters of optical fibre cables were
PLDT calls for vigilance vs illegal cable cutting operations
LEADING integrated telco company PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless subsidiary Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) are urging their
New measures protect UK''s £88M optical fibre cables
The investigation concluded that the UK market suffered injury from both subsidised and dumped optical fibre cables from China.
Illegal optical fiber cable connections in Bengaluru cause revenue loss
Bengaluru''s optical fiber cable (OFC) network is plagued by irregularities, with a few telecom service providers allegedly colluding with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP)
Bengaluru: BESCOM orders removal of illegal internet cables, could
Internet Service Providers have been ordered to remove all illegal Optical Fiber Cables (OFCs), data cables, and dish cables that are laid on electricity poles across Bengaluru.
Internet Chaos? Nairobi Cracks Down on Unauthorized Fiber Optic Cables
Africa (Commonwealth Union) _Nairobi City County has launched a sweeping crackdown on unauthorized fiber optic cables mounted on power poles along major highways, citing non
TH Impact: Bescom sets July 8 deadline for removal of
The Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) set July 8 as the deadline for removal of all unauthorised Optical Fiber Cables (OFC), data cables
PLDT calls for vigilance against illegal cable-cutting
PLDT and Smart Communications are urging their customers to stay vigilant against illegal activities that lead to the interruption of their internet
Illegal optical fibre cables reappear despite Bescom''s removal drive
Bescom had identified and removed nearly 3,200 km of illegal cables attached to the electrical infrastructure. However, nearly a year later, many of these cables have reappeared.
After mishap, Bescom on course to clear OFC cables
Due to unauthorised OFCs, dish cable and internet data cables laid on electric poles, two pedestrians are injured coming under the toppling electric poles in two separate incidents in...
Piracy and Undersea Cables: An Overlooked
This blog argues that attacks on subsea cables and pipelines could qualify as acts of piracy, allowing all states to board, search, and seize vessels
Telcos battle illegal cable cutting, sabotage
Local telcos suffered at least a thousand incidents of cable theft and sabotage of their network equipment in the first semester of 2022 alone. They urged customers to stay vigilant against
BBMP issues notice to internet service providers to declare
The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has directed telecom and Internet service providers to declare unauthorised Optical Fiber Cables (OFCs) laid in the city by them,
Illegal Optical Fiber Cable Connections in Bengaluru
BBMP''s negligence in addressing illegal optical fiber cable connections in Bengaluru has led to significant revenue losses. Telecom
Thailand Seizes Illegal Fiber Optic Cables Linked to Cross-Border
Thai officials found 16 fiber optic lines, including 216-core and 96-core cables, the largest of their kind ever intercepted in Thailand. The cables spanned nearly 3 kilometers from power poles
Protecting the £88m optical fibre cables industry
As a result, the UK government has accepted recommendations for measures from the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) in response to concerns about unfair trading practices. The new
Thailand Seizes Illegal Fiber Optic Cables Linked to Cross-Border
Tak — On December 2nd, 2024, Thai police and related agencies inspected the Mae Sot border checkpoint in Tak after discovering an illegal cross-border fiber optic cable operation to Myanmar.
Injury to student forces Bescom to crack down on illegal
Bescom to act against illegal cables on poles after Christ university student sustains burns freak accident in Bengaluru Bescom ordered all Internet
Legal Considerations on the Protection of Subsea Cables in the
Abstract—The present paper concerns the protection of submarine infrastructures, i.e. submarine cables. After giving an overview over the applicable legal framework, the paper addresses problems
Kenya Power warns telcos over illegal fibre cables on poles
Kenya Power has given rogue telecommunication operators 14 days to remove illegal fibre optic cable connections on distribution poles citing safety concerns.
Piracy and Undersea Cables: An Overlooked Interpretation of UNCLOS?
This blog argues that attacks on subsea cables and pipelines could qualify as acts of piracy, allowing all states to board, search, and seize vessels engaged in or suspected of such
Fiber Tapping and Data Security: Unraveling the
Fiber optic tapping, also known as fiber optic eavesdropping or fiber optic interception, is a process where unauthorized parties intercept and monitor
Waterproof Optic Cable Connectors: Buyer & Procure Guide
A technical procurement guide for waterproof optic cable connectors. Evaluate IP ratings, ODVA vs. PDLC, and harsh environment integration for outdoor networks.