Stronger Together: Industry and Government Move to Combat Telco Equipment Theft

Stronger Together: Industry and Government Move to Combat Telco Equipment Theft

The telco industry in the Philippines is facing a surge in infrastructure-related crimes, as incidents of cable theft and equipment vandalism continue to disrupt critical connectivity nationwide. In 2024 alone, over a thousand incidents were reported, mostly involving stolen copper cables, resulting in significant downtime, service complaints, and lost revenue. In some high-risk areas, theft occurs as frequently as every few days, posing a growi…