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PLDT has recently issued a statement that it will ensure connectivity for its subscribers during the emergency maintenance activities of AAG operators. On Wednesday, the operator of the international trans-Pacific submarine cable system Asia-America Gateway (AAG), has informed PLDT that emergency maintenance activities will be conducted on AAG submarine cables in the waters of Hong Kong SAR from Saturday, 26 September 2020 9:00 AM to Wednesday, 30 September 2020 5:00 AM (Philippine Standard Time). PLDT has assured PLDT and Smart customers of continued internet connectivity all throughout the maintenance as they have identified alternative cable systems to keep its connectivity resilient. Bad news of the day: Internet speeds all across Southeast Asia have been significantly reduced due to a broken undersea cable in Vietnam. One major underwater cable, the AAG or Asia-America Gateway, that connects Southern Vietnam to Hong Kong was cut on September 15. AAG is a 20,000-kilometer communications cable connecting Southeast Asia to the United States via Guam and Hawaii. It is also the primary source of connection for most of Vietnam's telecommunication systems, as AAG is carrying most of the capacity and Vietnam only has four submarine internet cables to boot. Telecom authorities say that it's likely caused by anchors of local ships who pass through the maritime area which also happens to be the area where the cables are laid. Read more in our articles including "PLDT ensures connectivity throughout maintenance" and "Undersea cable in Southeast Asia breaks, causes slower internet".