29
Feb 2024
11:14 UTC
Oman Tactical: Telecom service outages ongoing nationwide during late afternoon hours on February 29; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- Oman’s Telecom Regulatory Authority announced that telecommunication services in various governorates nationwide have been impacted as of the late afternoon hours (local time) on February 29.
- Authorities have stated that the disruptions are due to damage to an underwater communications cable.
- Authorities have not specified when services will fully resume.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Oman on February 29 are advised to allot for disruptions to telecommunication services over the coming hours due to ongoing outages.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Nationwide; Oman
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- Oman’s Telecom Regulatory Authority announced that telecommunication services in various governorates nationwide have been impacted as of the late afternoon hours (local time) on February 29.
- Authorities have stated that the disruptions are due to damage to an underwater communications cable.
- Authorities have not specified when services will fully resume.
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Oman on February 29 are advised to allot for disruptions to telecommunication services over the coming hours due to ongoing outages.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Low
AFFECTED AREA
Nationwide; Oman
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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