SKYcable launches campaign to combat intentional cable-cutting incidents

SKYcable has launched a campaign called “Oplan Kontra Putol” which plans to combat the growing number of intentional cable-cutting incidents that are disrupting internet access and cable services in the country.

According to SKY Chief Operating Officer Claudia Suarez, the company is actively working with various pay TV, telcos, and internet service providers, as well as local government units and authorities, in a concerted effort to curb the rampant illegal cable cutting activities.

SKY’s Head of Network Operations RJ Licup said that SKY is working closely with local authorities in monitoring the streets and barangays for such illegal activities and is being more proactive in taking legal actions to put a stop to these criminal acts.

Licup appealed to the public to help in their campaign of stopping intentional cable cuts by reporting incidents to the company for immediate action.

“Intentional cable cutting is a disservice to the Filipinos, especially during this time when people rely heavily upon fast, secure, and reliable internet and cable access to go about their daily lives. We appeal to our SKY Kapamilyas and local government authorities to help us in our fight against intentional cable cutting. Our various platforms are available round-the-clock to receive reports from the public so that we can take the necessary actions to address these service interruptions and restore your services as soon as possible,” he stated.

Intentional cable cuts occur when perpetrators snip off hard-to-reach fiber optic cables and sell the stolen copper wires inside for profit, resulting in service disruptions.

Under Republic Act 10515 or the Cable Theft Law, intentional cable cutting is punishable by law with imprisonment of two to five years or hefty fines imposed at the discretion of the court.

Concerned citizens can report suspected illegal cable cutting activities through www.mysky.com.ph/kontraputol or by messaging SKY’s 24/7 messaging platform KYLA on Viber (mysky.com.ph/kylaofsky), Facebook Messenger (m.me/myskyupdates), and SKY’s official website (mysky.com.ph/message-us).