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Verizon (VZ) Outage in New Mexico Due to Fiber Cuts
Verizon's cellular and internet service experienced disruptions in New Mexico due to multiple fiber cuts. The incident resulted in thousands of service reports in 'some parts of the US.' Service has since been restored following the repairs. Verizon is offering a $25,000 reward for information about the vandalism that caused the outage. This matters for ordinary investors as service disruptions can impact customer satisfaction and potentially affect Verizon's stock performance (VZ).
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Telstra (TLS) Major Outage Affects Train Services and Emergency Calls
Telstra (TLS) experienced a major outage starting at 04:30 local time on Wednesday, impacting mobile coverage for thousands and disrupting train services. The outage lasted approximately 12 hours and was caused by software defects in time-keeping servers, not a cyber attack. The disruption affected emergency calls, leading to welfare checks for customers who could not reach services. This incident matters as it raises concerns about the reliability of Australia's largest telecom network, with potential implications for customer trust and regulatory scrutiny.
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