Devastating Spectrum Outage Leaves 580,000 Florida Customers Without Internet Following Hurricane Milton
Spectrum's Response to the Hurricane Milton Outage
Spectrum outage has impacted approximately 580,000 customers in Florida following the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton. Power and internet services were severely disrupted, creating further challenges for the affected residents in Tampa Bay and Central Florida.
Efforts to Restore Services
As some residents began to regain power, internet restoration became a significant struggle. Spectrum has deployed over 2,000 technicians and engineers, partnering with local power companies to restore both internet and cable services as swiftly as possible. To help mitigate the situation, Spectrum set up nearly 45,000 Wi-Fi access points throughout the affected areas.
County-by-County Breakdown
- Hillsborough County
- Pinellas County
- Polk County
- Pasco County
- Manatee County
Residents can receive notifications regarding their service status through their Spectrum accounts. If you are affected by this outage, keep an eye out for updates from Spectrum.
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