Company Breaks Internet Cables in Singapore
Introduction
On April 18, many people in Singapore had no internet for 20 hours. More than 5,000 homes lost their connection. A company called Asia Piling broke the cables under the ground. They were building a new road.
Main Body
Asia Piling used a big drill for the road project. The drill hit and broke the internet cables. Many internet companies stopped working. Bus arrival times also stopped working. Asia Piling is an old company. They have done many big jobs before. But they had problems with rules in the past. There are safety rules for this work. But some workers do not follow them. It is hard to find these cables under the ground. Some experts say the government should give bigger fines to companies. In 2018 and 2019, other companies broke cables. Those companies paid more than $300,000.
Conclusion
The government is still checking the accident. This event shows that internet cables are easy to break. Singapore needs better maps of the ground. Companies must be more careful.