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Spectrum Restores Internet After Fiber Optic Cable Outage

11/26/2025

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Spectrum restored internet services in Laredo, Texas, and across South Texas as of 6 p.m. November 25 after an outage began around 5 p.m. the same day.
The outage was caused by a damaged fiber optic cable.
It affected users in Laredo, Corpus Christi, and the Rio Grande Valley.
A Spectrum spokesperson said the issue stemmed from a problem with the transport provider supporting part of the network.

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Spectrum restored internet services in Laredo, Texas, and across South Texas as of 6 p.m. November 25 after an outage began around 5 p.m. the same day.
The outage was caused by a damaged fiber optic cable.
It affected users in Laredo, Corpus Christi, and the Rio Grande Valley.
A Spectrum spokesperson said the issue stemmed from a problem with the transport provider supporting part of the network.