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Juneau Faces Communication Crisis After Subsea Cable Damage

3/1/2025

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A subsea cable damage has plunged Juneau, Alaska, into a communication crisis, sparking phone and internet outages since Thursday night. Alaska Communications is mobilizing a repair ship while seeking backup solutions. Although many state government websites are down, emergency services continue to function. Residents await updates on service restoration, expected Saturday morning.

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A subsea cable damage has plunged Juneau, Alaska, into a communication crisis, sparking phone and internet outages since Thursday night. Alaska Communications is mobilizing a repair ship while seeking backup solutions. Although many state government websites are down, emergency services continue to function. Residents await updates on service restoration, expected Saturday morning.