Smart Communications, Inc.’s mobile phone service in Bohol and Cebu remain largely operational despite the damage inflicted on some cell sites and network facilities by magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit Central Visayas early this morning, according to an advisory released by the company.
Operations of Sun Cellular in the two provinces, however, have been affected by damage to transmission facilities, but Smart and Sun engineers are working to restore services shortly.
“Commercial power in Bohol remains out of service. Power in Cebu has also been affected. In response, we are deploying generator sets to power key cell sites and keep mobile phone and internet services running.
We are also setting up free call services and free mobile phone charging stations in affected towns and municipalities to assist residents as well as emergency agencies involved in rescue and relief operations,” says the advisory.
The earthquake has killed at least 28 people.
