Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Hyderabad Cable Cuts Cause Widespread Internet Outages
In Hyderabad, the power company is cutting cables on poles to make things safer.
This has caused a big problem, knocking out the internet for many people and businesses.
Over a hundred thousand connections are down.
This makes it hard for people working from home and stops online transactions.
Some companies say the cuts were done without warning and that this causes a massive issue.
The power company says they gave notices, but some cable companies are upset.
TGSPDCL removed cables from power poles, causing widespread broadband outages.
Over 100,000 internet connections were disrupted across Hyderabad.
The operation followed multiple electrocution incidents in the city.
Fibre-to-home internet and work-from-home operations were significantly impacted.
COAI criticized TGSPDCL for indiscriminate cable cutting.
- Who
- TGSPDCL, internet service providers, COAI, residents
- What
- TGSPDCL removing cables from power poles, disrupting internet services.
- When
- Recent, following electrocution incidents.
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- Safety measures following electrocution incidents.
COAI/Residents
TGSPDCL
Disruption vs. Safety
COAI/Residents
Indiscriminate cable cutting caused significant disruption.
TGSPDCL
Cable removal is for public safety.
Responsibility
COAI/Residents
Fibre optic cables, unrelated to power, were cut.
TGSPDCL
The power department issued notices before cutting.
- Action Taken
- Cable Removal
- Cause of Action
- Electrocution Incidents
- Affected Service
- Broadband Internet
- Affected Area
- Hyderabad
- Affected Parties
- ISPs, Residents, Businesses
Sources
Remove all dangling cables from electricity poles: Bhatti
Broadband users hit in Hyderabad as power utility cut cables: COAI
Ganesh pandal organisers told to take power safety measures
Internet Outage In Hyderabad As Electricity Department Removes Dangling Cables
Hyderabad Faces Internet, TV Disruptions as Cables Removed from Poles
HC Slams Power Utility, ISPs Over Dangling Wires
Power Officials Cut Dangling Internet And TV Cables