The Chamber of Telecommunications has announced a strategic partnership with the Attorney General’s Department aimed at securing legal authority through a fiat to prosecute individuals and construction companies responsible for damaging fibre optic cables belonging to telecom operators. Raising alarm over the rising incidence of cable cuts, the Chamber emphasized the heavy financial burden these damages impose on telecom providers, as well as the significant disruption they cause to services for consumers. The Chamber revealed that over 5,600 cases of fibre cuts were recorded in 2024 alone, resulting in estimated losses of GH¢138 million to the telecommunications sector. On average, each fibre cut costs approximately US$23,000 to repair. Beyond the financial toll, these incidents also tarnish reputations and require extensive restoration efforts. Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber, Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey detailed the various causes of damage, including activities by road a...