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Businesses Count the Cost As NCA Forecasts Minimum 5-Week Delay in Service Restoration

March 17, 2024
Stephen M.Cby Stephen M.C
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Businesses Count the Cost As NCA Forecasts Minimum 5-Week Delay in Service Restoration

The National Communication Authority (NCA) of Ghana has issued a sobering announcement regarding the timeline for restoring stable data connections in the wake of faulty undersea cables.

With disruptions affecting several African countries including Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Benin, and Burkina Faso, the NCA forecasts a minimum five-week delay in service restoration.

This announcement leaves businesses across Ghana counting the cost while bracing themselves for a tumultuous period ahead, exacerbating concerns about the heavy toll of prolonged internet downtime.

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The disruptions, which commenced three days prior to the announcement, have prompted significant concerns across various sectors. Economic, academic, and social activities have all been impacted, highlighting the critical role of reliable data connectivity in modern society.

With the backbone of modern commerce reliant on stable internet connectivity, the prospect of a prolonged outage spells disaster for businesses already grappling with the economic fallout of the ongoing disruptions. Communication channels have been severed, online transactions stalled, and remote work capabilities compromised, leaving many enterprises in a precarious position.

E-commerce platforms, which became lifelines for businesses amidst the pandemic, are particularly vulnerable. The inability to process online transactions effectively hampers revenue streams, disrupts supply chains, and undermines customer trust. For businesses heavily reliant on digital channels, the cost of inaction is steep, with each passing day amplifying financial losses and eroding market competitiveness.

Impact Goes Beyond Revenue Concerns

The impact reverberates beyond revenue concerns, extending to operational efficiency and employee productivity. Remote work arrangements, once hailed as a solution to business continuity challenges, now face unprecedented hurdles. The inability to access company networks, collaborate in real-time, and communicate effectively threatens to grind operations to a standstill, jeopardizing livelihoods and exacerbating economic uncertainty.

Moreover, the financial implications of the service disruption are staggering. Businesses are forced to divert resources towards alternative communication solutions, incur additional expenses to mitigate operational disruptions, and contend with reputational damage stemming from customer dissatisfaction. The cumulative effect is a significant drain on already strained budgets and a setback to long-term growth prospects.

Despite the challenges, the NCA said it remains committed to addressing the issue in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. The agency acknowledges the gravity of the situation and pledges to work tirelessly to facilitate solutions.

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According to the NCA, repair efforts are underway, with subsea cable landing service providers remotely identifying the locations of the damage. Repair vessels are being prepared for dispatch to assess and address the issues. However, the complexity of the task means that full service restoration is expected to take a minimum of five weeks from the time the vessels are dispatched.

In the meantime, the NCA hopes for some improvement in data services in the coming days. While acknowledging the ongoing inconvenience, the agency assures the public of its dedication to mitigating the impact and restoring connectivity as swiftly as possible.

The situation highlights the vulnerability of modern telecommunications infrastructure and the interconnectedness of global networks. As reliance on digital connectivity continues to grow, ensuring the resilience and reliability of these systems becomes increasingly imperative.

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