AT&T Network Outage

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
AT&T network outage affecting tens of thousands of customers was not due to a cyberattack but an incorrect process during upgrades. Service disruptions reported in cities like Houston, Dallas, Chicago, New York, and Miami. AT&T apologized and fully restored service by Thursday evening. FBI and FCC investigating the cause.

Key Points

  • Outage not due to cyberattack but an incorrect process during upgrades
  • Service disruptions in multiple cities including Houston, Dallas, Chicago, New York, and Miami
  • FBI and FCC investigating the cause of the outage

Pros

  • AT&T apologized and fully restored service to all affected customers
  • FBI and FCC are actively investigating the cause of the outage
  • Other major carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile reported normal network operations

Cons

  • Initial concerns over a cyberattack were dismissed
  • AT&T last month reported a loss of 1 million TV subscribers