UPDATE: Vodafone Albania Fully Restores Services Across the Coastal Area
Update, 24 August 2026Vodafone Albania confirms that mobile and fixed services in the affected coastal areas, from Dhërmi to Sarandë, have now been fully restored and are operating normally.We would like to thank our technical teams and all partners involved for their intensive efforts and swift response in resolving the situation. We also extend our sincere thanks to our customers for their understanding and patience during this temporary service interruption.
Initial Notice (24 August 2026)
Temporary Service Disruption Affecting Coastal AreasVodafone Albania informs its customers and stakeholders that, on 24 August 2026, commencing at 14:08, temporary disruptions to mobile and fixed telecommunications services were identified across several coastal areas, extending from Dhërmi to Sarandë. Based on the preliminary information currently available, the disruption was caused by civil works to both the primary and backup optical fibre routes on the Cukë–Gjirokastër and Radhimë–Orikum segments, infrastructure provided by ATU.Vodafone Albania's technical teams were mobilized immediately and are working with the highest priority, in close coordination with the relevant fibre infrastructure provider, to restore all affected services as swiftly as possible.
Initial Notice (24 August 2026)
Temporary Service Disruption Affecting Coastal AreasVodafone Albania informs its customers and stakeholders that, on 24 August 2026, commencing at 14:08, temporary disruptions to mobile and fixed telecommunications services were identified across several coastal areas, extending from Dhërmi to Sarandë. Based on the preliminary information currently available, the disruption was caused by civil works to both the primary and backup optical fibre routes on the Cukë–Gjirokastër and Radhimë–Orikum segments, infrastructure provided by ATU.Vodafone Albania's technical teams were mobilized immediately and are working with the highest priority, in close coordination with the relevant fibre infrastructure provider, to restore all affected services as swiftly as possible.