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YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, December 12 Rostelecom has begun restoring the underwater fiber-optic cable between the Kuril islands of Iturup and Kunashir, damaged in October this year, the press reports — company service.
Rostelecom began repair and restoration work in Kunashir and Shikotan. Communication on the islands for the duration of the work, from December 15 until its completion, will be completely transferred to satellite channels, the capacity of which is limited. At this time, there will be a noticeable decrease in the quality of Internet services,” the provider said in a statement.
The underwater fiber optic cable between Iturup and Kunashir was damaged on October 7, presumably while the vessel was anchored. On October 12, communications in the southern Kuril Islands were partially restored via the two remaining intact fibers in the sea cable.
According to the press service, despite the most difficult hydro-meteorological conditions, Rostelecom specialists promptly organized repair and restoration work, which must be carried out before navigation is completed in early January next year.
During the renovation, residents of the islands will have access to communication on social networks and instant messengers, work with email, a government services portal and payment services, as well as the first and second multiplex of digital broadcasting and a number of popular Russian channels. Long-distance and intra-zonal telephone communications, emergency telephones, numbers 112 and 1300, and mobile voice communications of the operator T2 Mobile LLC (Tele2) will continue to operate.
Rostelecom specialists plan to complete the repair of the submarine cable on December 29, but the timing of the work depends on the weather conditions at the location of the damage.
“Residents of the islands of Kunashir and Shikotan will be recalculated for the services “Home Internet” and “Interactive Television” for the period of emergency restoration work,” notes the company’s press service.
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