AIRTEL Zambia says it is aware of the unstable network which its customers are currently experiencing, explaining that prolonged load shedding has something to do with this. In an interview, Airtel Zambia Corporate Affairs Manager Yuyo Nachali explained that Airtel towers and sites had backup plans which last for four hours, but the 21 hours of power rationing was too much to cushion. “I can tell you that yes, we are aware. The extended load shedding that the country is currently experiencing has impacted the telecommunication sector as well. While our sites/towers are built with a back up plan for at least four hours, the 21-hour power rationing has over strained our backup systems. However, we are currently working with...

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