THE Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GTT) is working to reduce downtime in all of its services for residents on the East Bank of Demerara, with the construction of a secondary fiber cable in the New Hope to Timehri area.

“This redundant fiber cable will serve as a backup in cases where the main fiber is affected due to damage or vandalism. In cases of emergency, this cable can switch over from the main fiber cable and all the services will be stable. It will be a permanent measure to ensure that service is uninterrupted in this area,” GTT Engineer, Lindon Rutherford explained in a release on Monday.

The project is expected to be completed by the end of next week while the GTT construction team is also engaged in ‘loop shortening’ in the vicinity.

The company explained that loop shortening improves the quality of DSL internet by reducing the distance between the Central Office and the Subscriber which allows copper phone lines to manage high speed Internet.

“Subsequent to the loop shortening we will put up cabinets that will enhance all services in the East Bank Demerara, Linden and Interior locations,” Rutherford added.

The move forms a part of GTT’s mission to leverage connectivity to every home to foster a better quality of life for all Guyanese, at home and in the Diaspora, and to facilitate economic prosperity for Guyana. “This is what GTT is aiming to accomplish with this specific project, aimed at continuous and uninterrupted service delivery,” the release stated