OFC cables

Gurugram firm to study feasibility of project to tackle OFC menace in Bengaluru

The consultant is expected to suggest solutions to the BBMP to tackle the menace of overhead cables, which have become a threat to pedestrians and motorists, and spoil the city's aesthetics.

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Gurugram firm to study feasibility of project to tackle OFC menace in Bengaluru

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BBMP: OFC firms illegally dig up roads; action ordered

Besides using an outdated permission letter to dig the roads, the companies also failed to restore them after cutting them at multiple points.

17 July 2023, 22:23 IST

BBMP: OFC firms illegally dig up roads; criminal action ordered

BBMP: OFC firms illegally dig up roads; action ordered

17 July 2023, 22:23 IST

Bengaluru group concerned by OFC companies' negligence

They also expressed alarm over the open underground chambers scattered across multiple locations that further endanger pedestrians.

14 July 2023, 21:26 IST

Bengaluru citizen group concerned over OFC companies' negligence

Bengaluru group concerned by OFC companies' negligence

14 July 2023, 21:26 IST

Broadband snag, low speeds spook WFH, online classes

Connectivity blues

08 June 2020, 21:04 IST

Broadband snag, low speeds spook WFH, online classes

08 June 2020, 21:04 IST

MLA gives residents assurances

In a relief to the residents of Bellandur, who are vexed by the optical fibre cables (OFC) menace in their area, local MLA Aravind Limbavali has directed Bescom to lay all its utilities underground.

04 June 2019, 19:53 IST

MLA gives residents assurances

04 June 2019, 19:53 IST

BBMP plans to allow overhead OFCs via CCTV pole vault

With a private company offering to instal CCTV cameras on 86 kilometres of roads in eastern Bengaluru, the BBMP is sniffing an opportunity to string the Optical Fibre Cables along the surveillance system to generate revenue.

01 June 2019, 19:48 IST

BBMP plans to allow overhead OFCs via CCTV pole vault

01 June 2019, 19:48 IST

Net users feel the pinch after OFC drive in East B'luru

Internet users in Whitefield are headed for dark days. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has finally started removing illegal optical fibre cables (OFCs), a nightmare for pedestrians.

29 April 2019, 19:42 IST

Net users feel the pinch after OFC drive in East B'luru

29 April 2019, 19:42 IST

8,300 km of illegal OFCs removed in city

Nearly 80% of OFCs laid without permission, says BBMP

15 December 2018, 14:24 IST

8,300 km of illegal OFCs removed in city

15 December 2018, 14:24 IST

COAI objects to BBMP's OFC cutting drive

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Friday said the BBMP's arbitrary OFC cutting practice is hampering telecom operation and revenues generation of both operators and infrastructure service providers.

14 December 2018, 18:33 IST

COAI objects to BBMP's OFC cutting drive

14 December 2018, 18:33 IST

Illegal laying of OFCs to attract Rs 25-lakh fine

Likewise, a fine of Rs 10 lakh will be imposed on the public for digging roads.

10 July 2018, 20:13 IST

Illegal laying of OFCs to attract Rs 25-lakh fine

10 July 2018, 20:13 IST