VNPT, MobiFone plan to respond to storm No. 3 WIPHA

Speaking to reporters of Hanoi Moi Newspaper tonight, July 19, a representative of the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) said that VNPT has asked units in the storm-affected areas to deploy response plans.

Proactively check and review telecommunications network infrastructure; fully prepare materials, fuel, backup equipment, etc. to be ready to respond when situations arise.

Units proactively grasp and promptly deploy information requests for public networks and specialized networks serving the direction and operation of all levels of government; be ready to coordinate and support the Central Post Office to ensure information serving the direction and operation of natural disaster response for working delegations of the Government and ministries; be ready with a plan for roaming mobile services between network operators; be ready to operate and ensure communication on the VSAT-IP network belonging to the specialized information network for natural disaster prevention and control; be ready to deploy VSAT transmission lines for mobile broadcasting vehicles when requested.

MobiFone Telecommunications Corporation also said that this afternoon, MobiFone team is ready to be on duty 24/7, preparing to respond and rescue incidents caused by the storm.

MobiFone network technical units in storm-affected areas follow the "4 on-site" principles (on-site command - on-site forces - on-site means and materials - on-site logistics) and "3 ready" principles (proactive prevention - timely response - urgent and effective recovery).

MobiFone has inspected the system, network, infrastructure, and reviewed the overall network status in areas at risk of being affected by natural disasters, especially coastal provinces and mountainous areas prone to landslides.

Along with that, the network operator evaluates the operating status of the internal network, data center, network monitoring system (NOC), ensuring smooth access, operation and troubleshooting throughout.

MobiFone units also installed backup generator systems, maintained, reinforced, and ensured safety for the broadcasting stations, and prepared labor protection equipment such as helmets, safety ropes, flashlights, life jackets, raincoats, and other supplies, ready to operate in the worst situations.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/vnpt-mobifone-len-ke-hoach-ung-pho-voi-bao-so-3-wipha-709662.html