KTL responds swiftly to restore our clients’ mobile networks following Storm Eowyn
- KTL
- Feb 10
- 2 min read
#KTL responds swiftly to restore our clients’ mobile networks following hashtag#StormEowyn.
For our clients, the mission following the aftermath of Storm Eowyn was clear - to keep mobile network sites live until power supply was restored and minimise downtime for our clients’ customers.
KTL deployed the necessary resources and equipment to facilitate power supply, repairs and fixes. In doing so, our teams faced challenging conditions with blocked access tracks due to fallen trees or overhead wires.
Vodafone Ireland
- Transmission Assistance.
Ciaran mc dermott noted, “Under normal operations KTL provides transmission and RAN services under contract to VFI. When the storm hit, we swiftly directed our full resources to assist with storm recovery.
To restore connectivity, we provided generators to maintain site operations. Our teams conducted multiple site visits nationwide, addressing issues such as realigning links blown off-pan and replacing equipment damaged during power outages. Our priority was to get services back on air quickly and safely.”
- Radio Access Network Assistance.
Darragh Corcoran noted, “The priority was to organise and deliver generators at high-priority sites to restore power and develop a refuelling plan for all generators. Our work was completed in some of the worst hit areas: Leitrim, Roscommon and Westmeath. The main focus was on critical hub sites in order to restore communications safely for locals and emergency services.”
In preparation for hashtag#StormEowyn, KTL, working on behalf of Huawei for Siro received advanced notice to extend our response capacity for potential power outages and network faults caused by the storm.
Adrian Meresciu explained, “With P1 alarms at 30 plus locations, KTL supported Huawei by increasing the number of available diesel generators at key Siro sites affected by power outages. Some of these sites, located in Galway, Letterkenny, Dundalk, Kildare, and Bray, served thousands of customers. To enhance our response, we also deployed additional trained personnel, enabling us to address multiple faults in parallel.”
Declan Maddy, Project Director Ireland commented: “It takes an event like Storm Eowyn to highlight the value and importance of network availability across the country for businesses, individuals, emergency services and homes. A big thank to the cooperation, commitment, and hard work of everyone involved in recent weeks.”
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