Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Hyderabad Cable Dispute: Consumers Suffer Service Issues
In Hyderabad, there's a fight going on between the city's power company and cable/internet providers.
The power company is taking down wires hanging from poles for safety.
However, this is causing problems for internet users, who are being charged extra or having their services cut off.
Over 10,000 cable providers protested, saying the cables can't just be removed without a plan.
The power company says they've talked to cable operators about this, but the operators want a better long-term solution.
TGSPDCL is removing overhead cables in Hyderabad, leading to service disruptions.
Consumers report issues like extra charges, lack of refunds, and service cut-offs.
Over 10,000 cable and broadband providers protested against the cable removal.
Cable operators say the drive should stop and a long-term solution needs to be found.
TGSPDCL claims to have held multiple meetings with cable operators about the issue.
- Who
- Cable operators, TGSPDCL, Internet users
- What
- Dispute over cable removal, causing service disruptions
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- TGSPDCL is removing overhead cables for safety and aesthetic reasons, while cable operators are protesting and consumers are facing issues with services.
Cable Operators
TGSPDCL
Cable Removal
Cable Operators
Demand to cease the removal of cables and seeking a comprehensive long term solution.
TGSPDCL
Cables pose safety risks and need to be removed, a collaborative approach was discussed.
- Organizations Involved
- TGSPDCL, Internet Service Providers, Cable Operators
- Protest Location
- Indira Park, Hyderabad
- Cause of Disruption
- Removal of overhead cables by TGSPDCL
- Consumer Complaints
- Extra charges, lack of refunds, service cut-offs
