NTC tells telcos, internet providers to prepare for surge in internet traffic during holidays

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has asked all public telcos and internet providers to prepare for the expected surge in internet traffic during the holiday season.

In a memorandum dated December 4, NTC Commissioner Gamaliel Cordoba said internet and online traffic is projected to spike up due to the pandemic and imposition of community quarantines.

Also, Christmas parties , gatherings, reunions and other holiday activities are expected to take place online.

He directed all public telcos and internet providers to observe a "heightened level of emergency preparedness" to ensure minimal disruption and downtime from December 7, 2020 to January 8, 2021.

"You are hereby directed to fast track your maintenance efforts, increase internet/broadband capacities, and ensure that business continuity and disaster recovery protocols are in place and functioning, 24/7," Cordoba said. -MDM, GMA News