4pm Monday 13 June, 2011

Media Statement: Canterbury aftershocks

Telecom’s mobile and fixed networks continue to be congested following this afternoon’s earthquakes.

Widespread mains power loss is also affecting mobile and fixed networks, with a number of sites operating on backup power.

As a result of this disruption Telecom continues to ask customers to confine phone use to emergency calling only, and to use text messages as an alternative to calling in order to conserve capacity.

We are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.

Our thoughts are with the people of Canterbury.

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