GCI Restores Some Service in Sitka, Alaska, With More Work Underway
GCI Communications "successfully restored basic mobile voice and text services using alternative technologies" following a subset fiber break last week in Sitka, Alaska, a spokesperson told us this week. Customers are still unable to use mobile data, internet and Yukon…
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TV services, the spokesperson said, but a "fiber repair ship is en route and is expected to be at the site of the break by the end of the week." Repairs could take up to six days "depending on the complexity of the situation and other challenges that may arise," he said: "We understand this is frustrating and appreciate our customers’ patience as we work to fully restore services as quickly as possible."