KUWAIT CITY, Feb 5, (KUNA): The Ministry of Communications announced on Tuesday that it will hold off its programmed disconnection of telephone lines during the country’s national celebrations.

Director of the Public Relations at the Ministry Dr Ahmad Al-Hussaini told the press that the decision was made under the directives of the Minister of Communications and Minister of State for Housing Affairs Salem Al-Utheina.

It should be noted that home phone lines exceeding KD 50 in overdue bills and commercial lines topping KD 100 will be automatically listed for disruption.

The programmed disconnection will include phone lines that were pre-agreed to be paid according to an installment plan but the payment was delayed. It will also include annual fees of six months and more for home and business lines for non-Kuwaitis and business lines for Kuwaitis.

The ministry provides an online payment option through its website or through the official “e-gate” website. Subscribers can also call (123) for any inquires.