>>CenturyLink outage that hit 911 service spurs FCC investigation
The disruption affected 911 emergency services nationwide. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai called the problem "particularly troubling" in its "breadth and duration."
The FCC steps in
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai called the disruption of service "particularly troubling" in its "breadth and duration."
The effect on people's ability to reach 911 emergency services is "completely unacceptable," Pai said in a statement. He added that he has been in contact with CenturyLink to emphasize the urgency of restoring service and that he would be monitoring progress closely.
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The nationwide @CenturyLink service outage and the delay in restoring critical 911 capabilities is unacceptable. I have spoken to CenturyLink to express my concerns and have directed the @FCCโs public safety staff to launch an investigation. My statement below. #publicsafety