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Cellphone tower batteries

Here's why you lose cellphone signal during power cuts

By Kaylynn Palm

Cellphone networks have provided reasons as to why you are unable to send messages and make calls at some stages when blackouts kick in.

  • Two suspects were arrested for possession of suspected stolen cellphone batteries on 28 May 2021 in Cradock, EC. Cellphone tower batteries valued at R250 000 was confiscated. Picture: Twitter/@SAPoliceService

    2 suspected cellphone tower battery thieves arrested in EC

    The pair are scheduled to appear before the Cradock Magistrates' Court on Monday, where they will face charges relating to the possession of suspected stolen property.

    354 days ago
  • Cellphone tower batteries. Picture: Supplied

    Cellphone tower battery theft could lead to higher network charges

    Anti-crime activists are warning that if the theft of cellphone tower batteries did not stop, South Africans could be charged more by network providers.

    996 days ago
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