GCI issued a press release Friday afternoon confirming crews have fully repaired the fiber optics cable that was cut on Thursday morning disrupting internet, wireless phone, and cable services throughout the state.
The repair required crews to work throughout the night splicing together over 550 thin strands of glass that carry data.
Spokesperson David Morris thanked customers for their patience.
After being told innumerable times that maybe she asked too many questions, Anne Hillman decided to pursue a career in journalism. She's reported from around Alaska since 2007 and briefly worked as a community radio journalism trainer in rural South Sudan.
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