The law was amended in Estonia during the summer. This law specifies what to do if the mobile network is down.
From October 1st, customers can use another operator's network. This is possible if their own network is not working.
If one operator's network is down, people can switch to another operator's network. The phone will automatically select which network is working.
This rule applies throughout Estonia. Estonia is small, so there is no need to implement it separately in counties.
This rule is particularly important for emergency situations. For example, during a war or a major storm.
If there is a storm, this rule cannot be used to switch to another operator's network. It is intended only for serious situations.
Telecommunications companies must be prepared for crises. They must have backup power sources and batteries.
The technology director of Tele 2 said their network is crisis-resistant. If there is a power outage, communications will still work.
Major transmitters are on generators. Smaller transmitters use batteries. This ensures that communications work throughout Estonia.