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15,000 Albuquerque Residents Hit by 24-Hour Internet Outage

7/16/2025

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In Albuquerque, New Mexico, over 15,000 residents faced a frustrating 24-hour internet blackout after a Comcast fiber optic line was accidentally severed during gas line repairs. Homes and businesses were left in the lurch, with remote workers particularly feeling the impact as repair crews race against time to restore connectivity.

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Story summary

In Albuquerque, New Mexico, over 15,000 residents faced a frustrating 24-hour internet blackout after a Comcast fiber optic line was accidentally severed during gas line repairs. Homes and businesses were left in the lurch, with remote workers particularly feeling the impact as repair crews race against time to restore connectivity.