Post by cjm on Aug 16, 2019 8:11:25 GMT
MTN has said that due to the serious problem of cell tower vandalism, it has permanently shut down 53 of its base stations across the country.
The operator said that while it has recovered stolen batteries to the value of almost R1 million, national cellular networks remain under heavy pressure from thieves and vandals.
MTN said the damage caused by thieves and vandals to its equipment is far exceeding the cost of repairing and replacing batteries and other hardware.
The network added that some acts of vandalism are so severe that hundreds of towers around the country are at risk of being permanently shut down, putting strain on the network and potentially diminishing the quality of its service.
