Widespread GCI outage was caused by failed sprinkler system, company says

Tess Williams

ALASKA

Anchorage Daily News

A widespread GCI outage that prevented customers from calling 911 and disrupted phone and internet service throughout Alaska on Sunday was caused by a failed sprinkler system that damaged crucial equipment, a company official said Monday.

The outage started around 10 a.m. and impacted services for rural and urban customers, the company said. Wireless voice, data, text and internet were impacted, depending on the location.

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