2degrees Christchurch network – some areas to lose coverage overnight

2degrees’ Christchurch network, largely undamaged by today’s earthquake, has been running in many areas on batteries that will run short of power overnight.

Tonight, 2degrees engineers are arranging generators, but customers should expect to be without some mobile service this evening and tomorrow.

“We’re asking our customers in Christchurch to have patience if they lose service. Although we can’t identify which sites will lose battery power or when, we know that they are generally in good shape so can be placed back in service once power becomes available,” says 2degrees CEO Eric Hertz.

Mr Hertz says customers can also help reduce the drain on batteries by avoiding non-essential calls.

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