http://nworeport.wordpress.com/2012/07/01/cell-phone-service-crashes-in-dc-area/Verizon says Friday night’s storms also wreaked havoc on their system — knocking out landline service for many customers.
“However, due to extensive commercial power outages across the entire region, our crews have had to deal with a number of technical and mechanical challenges, in addition to storm damage such as downed poles and trees on our wires,” writes Verizon spokesman Harry Mitchell.
A power issue at a facility in Arlington has also caused many issues, including problems with 911 service in Northern Virginia.
Verizon says their crews are working around the clock to fix the problem.
In addition, many Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile customers say they are having issues with phone service.
AT&T technicians are “mobilized and currently working to resolve the issues,” according to a company release.
“Due to damaging storms that have knocked out power across the Midwest and Northeast regions of the country, some AT&T customers in impacted areas in Virginia and Washington D.C. may be experiencing issues with wireless service,” the company says.
Cable TV and internet service in the area is also experiencing problems.
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http://fdnyrant.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=theend&action=display&thread=10969&page=2#ixzz1zUo2f8Nshttp://nworeport.wordpress.com/2012/07/01/cell-phone-service-crashes-in-dc-area/Verizon says Friday night’s storms also wreaked havoc on their system — knocking out landline service for many customers.
“However, due to extensive commercial power outages across the entire region, our crews have had to deal with a number of technical and mechanical challenges, in addition to storm damage such as downed poles and trees on our wires,” writes Verizon spokesman Harry Mitchell.
A power issue at a facility in Arlington has also caused many issues, including problems with 911 service in Northern Virginia.
Verizon says their crews are working around the clock to fix the problem.
In addition, many Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile customers say they are having issues with phone service.
AT&T technicians are “mobilized and currently working to resolve the issues,” according to a company release.
“Due to damaging storms that have knocked out power across the Midwest and Northeast regions of the country, some AT&T customers in impacted areas in Virginia and Washington D.C. may be experiencing issues with wireless service,” the company says.
Cable TV and internet service in the area is also experiencing problems.
