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Fiber cut in Oregon leads to internet disruptions in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Many Alaskan residents are experiencing slow and disruptive internet connections Wednesday due to a damaged fiber cable in Oregon, according to Alaska Communications.
The company, which services tens of thousands of Alaskan customers, acknowledged a disruption in statewide internet services due to a fiber cable being damaged by construction equipment in Oregon, where larger underground connections are routed to Alaska.
Alaska Communications told Alaska’s News Source on Wednesday that the initial problem hit Alaska at 2:05 p.m. and that repair crews in Oregon are traveling to the site to remedy a fix.
“This is our highest priority and we apologize for the inconvenience,” Alaska Communications spokesperson Heather Cavanaugh said.
In an update, Cavanaugh said the company expects full service to return by 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional information.
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