Vodacom following eskom

Called the vodacom call centre to report a blackout in our area, the recording explained that I should consult the eskom loadshedding schedule to anticipate when I will be losing my signal. With no regard for our security, vodacom are hiding behind eskoms incompetence. Who has taken the maintenance budget and squandered it instead of replacing backup batteries? This is unacceptable, I have MTN signal!!!!