MAST recently hosted a round table to address the urgent issue of crime affecting telecoms infrastructure.
telecommunications infrastructure faces mounting threats from theft and vandalism, putting telecoms sites in increasingly vulnerable positions.
Participants gathered to explore insights, share experiences and examine potential solutions, with the goal of fostering discussion that could strengthen the industry’s approach to security through shared understanding and appropriate strategic partnerships.
Success stories from past collaborations, such as efforts following the 2021 riots, demonstrated that the industry could effectively mobilise in times of crisis. However, participants expressed the view that current efforts remain largely reactive rather than proactive, and a structured framework for collaboration would allow for sustainable, long-term improvements.
Another suggestion was to share high-level data, such as crime hotspots or regional incident trends, with private security firms and law enforcement to improve regional preparedness and response capabilities.The group reviewed current collaborations with public authorities, like MTN’s partnership with the Gauteng Police Board and Telkom’s work with the South African Police Service, which have shown promise in mitigating infrastructure crimes.
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