Thursday, July 7, 2005
UK Shuts Down Mobile Networks In Wake Of Bombings?
Posted by Ed Hansberry in "NEWS" @ 05:00 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4659737.stm
In the wake of the horrible tragedy this morning in London where there have been at least 6 confirmed blasts with two dead and nearly one hundred casualties, it isn't a surprise that communications are strained as people try to contact loved ones. It may be though that some of the mobile networks have been shut down intentionally.
"Terrorism expert Professor Michael Clarke from the International Policy Institute at King's College London, speculated that the problems might be a security measure. "I've heard rumours that the mobile network is down, possibly shutdown," he said. "This could be because the MO (modus operandi) in Madrid was by setting off devices with mobile phones."
I hope and pray that any 'Thought's readers in the area and their families are safe.
Update: As of right now, Orange has confirmed that they have not been asked by the government to restrain network usage.
In the wake of the horrible tragedy this morning in London where there have been at least 6 confirmed blasts with two dead and nearly one hundred casualties, it isn't a surprise that communications are strained as people try to contact loved ones. It may be though that some of the mobile networks have been shut down intentionally.
"Terrorism expert Professor Michael Clarke from the International Policy Institute at King's College London, speculated that the problems might be a security measure. "I've heard rumours that the mobile network is down, possibly shutdown," he said. "This could be because the MO (modus operandi) in Madrid was by setting off devices with mobile phones."
I hope and pray that any 'Thought's readers in the area and their families are safe.
Update: As of right now, Orange has confirmed that they have not been asked by the government to restrain network usage.
