http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/telecoms/2006/0604201042.asp?S=Business&A=BUS&O=FPLEAD
BY MARTIN CZERNOWALOW (ITWEB SENIOR JOURNALIST)
[Johannesburg, 20 April 2006] - South African fixed-line utility Telkom, in the throes of protracted industrial action by some of its employees, has been hit by a second wave of vandalism, which has interrupted services in various parts of the country.
"... in which network problems were caused following damage to 65 street distribution cabinets (SDC) – points of connection usually located on street corners to enable a service to customers."
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65 street distribution cabinets (green-and-blue boxes on pavement) were damaged or burnt. Did people not recently say on the Helkom vent that they want to burn these boxes? Your wish has been granted.
BY MARTIN CZERNOWALOW (ITWEB SENIOR JOURNALIST)
[Johannesburg, 20 April 2006] - South African fixed-line utility Telkom, in the throes of protracted industrial action by some of its employees, has been hit by a second wave of vandalism, which has interrupted services in various parts of the country.
"... in which network problems were caused following damage to 65 street distribution cabinets (SDC) – points of connection usually located on street corners to enable a service to customers."
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65 street distribution cabinets (green-and-blue boxes on pavement) were damaged or burnt. Did people not recently say on the Helkom vent that they want to burn these boxes? Your wish has been granted.