Hyderabad, Aug. 20 -- Some areas of Hyderabad such as Kompally, Shaikpet and Tellapur experienced extensive internet outages on Tuesday, August 19, following the Telangana State Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) pulling cables from power poles.

The action, undertaken as part of a safety campaign in the wake of recent electrocution cases, resulted in broadband disruptions to Jio, Airtel, ACT and other internet service providers' thousands of customers.

Residents unhappy over sudden internet outage

As most individuals relied on stable connectivity for work and day-to-day activities, the abrupt blackout resulted in widespread inconvenience in the city.

Residents had complained that their internet connections cut off w...