Internet shutdowns lead to losses of ₹2.45 crore per hour: Telcos

Switching off internet services as per government orders hurts dependent businesses to the tune of ₹ 2.45 crore per hour, according to Telecom companies.

A telecom industry association representative said, “It is estimated that the loss has increased to ₹ 2.45 crore per hour by the end of 2019 as the dependence of various services on internet has significantly increased.”

Telecom companies have to abide by the government orders to suspend or shut down internet under their license obligation.

The fear of losses increasing grew when mobile internet services were disrupted across parts of Uttar Pradesh for eight consecutive days. These shutdowns were a part of efforts to curb violence linked to the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests.