Internet outage

Tonga Police investigate possible “human factor” in recent Internet outage

Mr Tapueluelu said an initial report has been submitted to Police which included photos taken at the site where damage to the international and domestic submarine internet cables was located.

Tonga Cable director Piveni Piukala previously told Kaniva News he could not rule out foul play as the reason for the damage.

Mr Tapueluelu said the ropes which were found tied to the damaged parts of the cables appeared to show the knots were ones that were usually employed only by seamen or fire fighters.

Internet cable down in Tonga

When the Tonga Cable outage began on Sunday morning it took out cell phone and internet coverage.

The sole connection available is a satellite service provided by Kacific through EziNet.

 

 

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