Telco networks ordered to shut down in Myanmar

As the crisis in Myanmar continues – the military has now ordered telecom operators to shut their networks in an effort to end protests against its February coup.

Telco giant ‘Telenor’ is now facing a business crisis, the junta throwing operations into limbo.

As one of the few Western companies to bet on the South East Asian country after it emerged from military dictatorship a decade ago.

The return to army rule has officially led to a $783 million write-off this week for Norway’s Telenor.

The Norwegian state-controlled firm, one of the biggest foreign investors in Myanmar, must now decide whether to ride out the turmoil or withdraw from a market that last year contributed 7% of its earnings.

“We are facing many dilemmas,”

While Telenor plans to stay for now, the future remains uncertain.