Hyderabad witnessed widespread frustration this week after a sudden city-wide internet outage disrupted the lives of thousands of residents. The blackout occurred when government authorities cut down all illegal Wi-Fi and cable TV wires strung across electricity poles, citing them as a major safety hazard.
While many citizens acknowledged the importance of safety, they expressed outrage over the lack of prior notice or an alternative arrangement before the wires were removed. For students, professionals, and small businesses relying heavily on internet connectivity, the outage brought work and daily routines to a standstill.
Public anger was not only directed at the government but also at cable and internet service providers. Residents argued that operators failed to set up proper underground infrastructure and instead relied on unsafe overhead wiring for years. People demanded accountability, stressing that such negligence should not have been allowed to continue until it reached a breaking point.
In interviews, several citizens voiced that while the step may have been necessary, the execution was poorly handled. They called for immediate restoration of services through organized infrastructure development and better communication between authorities and service providers.
The incident has reignited debate on Hyderabad’s preparedness for digital infrastructure and whether authorities are doing enough to balance public safety with uninterrupted connectivity. With mounting pressure, both the government and operators are now under scrutiny to deliver a quick and effective resolution.
