Net speed may be impacted as undersea cable hit by cyclone: Airtel

December 13, 2016 20:06

Internet and broadband subscribers of Airtel may experience slower speed in the country as one of undersea cable of the company has been hit by cyclone in Chennai.

"Due to the severe cyclone at Chennai coast yesterday, one of our international undersea cables has been damaged and Internet traffic has been partially impacted. As a result, customers in some locations may be experiencing slow internet/data speeds," Airtel spokesperson has said.

The company has sent out information to its customers as well.

"Our teams are working to normalize the operations at the earliest possible, and making alternate arrangements to divert international internet traffic," the spokesperson said.

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