Overview

• TGSPDCL teams cut low‑hanging internet and TV lines tied to power poles after two fatal electrocution incidents during religious processions on August 18–19.
• Widespread disruptions hit at least about one lakh to over 1.5 lakh connections across providers such as Jio, Airtel, ACT and Hathway, affecting work‑from‑home, UPI payments, banking and IPTV services.
• Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka issued notices to GHMC and TGSPDCL on Airtel’s petition and granted interim relief directing that no further cables be removed pending the next hearing on Friday.
• Airtel argued its fibre was lawfully installed with pole charges paid under the Telecommunications Act and Right of Way Rules, while the court declined to order immediate restoration and pressed officials on accountability for public safety.
• COAI and local ISPs urged a halt to indiscriminate fibre cuts as crews work to repair networks, and sector estimates suggest full service recovery could take another two to three days.