It was stated that one of the outages was related to excavation, while the cause of the second one has not yet been determined. 24 Channels with reference Associated Press.
The connection is being reestablished
GlobalConnect successfully fixed the first cause of the damage, restoring Internet access to most users, but work to fix the second problem is ongoing.
Commenting on the situation via the X social platform, Finnish Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne said that the authorities, in cooperation with the company, are taking this issue seriously. However, Finnish police confirmed that they are not currently conducting a criminal investigation into the incidents.
History of cable damage in Europe
Recently, concerns about the security and reliability of the communications infrastructure in the Baltic region have been increasing. Notable incidents include damage to NATO submarine cables connecting Finland to Germany and Lithuania to Sweden.
These developments led international organizations such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Council (ICPC) to establish a council to ensure the sustainability of submarine cable networks.
Source: 24 Tv
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