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Express Tribune
7 hours ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Centurylink internet outages: What is current status? 1000s across US report internet outage
A widespread internet outage disrupted telecommunications across the United States on June 19, with more than 45,000 users losing access to broadband services. The disruption was particularly severe in Colorado, where local users of Quantum Fiber and other providers experienced major connectivity issues. The outage affected several major providers, including CenturyLink, Quantum Fiber and Brightspeed, and lasted for over two and a half hours, making it one of the most significant broadband failures in recent months. Outage tracking data from platforms such as Down Detector indicated that over 35,000 CenturyLink customers were impacted nationwide. @CenturyLink hey not sure if you're aware but this is literally a nationwide problem and this isn't something that a DM can fix — blissfully bella (@Bliss1536977) June 19, 2025 Quantum Fiber, a fibre-based broadband service widely used in Colorado, saw more than 17,000 reports. Brightspeed, a smaller regional operator, also reported in excess of 3,000 service issues during the same period. Reports of outages came from multiple states, suggesting the issue was not confined to one region. Users described full connectivity loss, sluggish browsing speeds, and intermittent service drops throughout the day. Colorado residents, especially in the Denver metropolitan area, appeared to be among the hardest hit. As of Thursday evening, none of the affected companies had issued detailed statements clarifying the underlying cause of the outage. @CenturyLink takes Juneteenth very seriously, shutting down both their own website and all of their customers' Internet access nationwide. — Daniel Montgomery (@Danmontgomery_) June 19, 2025 The silence has prompted further frustration among customers, many of whom took to social media and internet forums to seek explanations and workarounds. CenturyLink and Quantum Fiber are both operated under Lumen Technologies, which manages legacy copper networks and newer fibre infrastructure. Brightspeed, once part of Lumen's coverage area, now operates independently across 20 US states. @Centurylink is down nationwide and they refuse to make a post about it. A simple 'we are experiencing a nationwide outage and currently resolving it' would be nice, but they're not saying anything about it. — EDEN (@ColdGoldWorld) June 19, 2025 Though service was largely restored by mid-afternoon, the incident sparked concern about the stability of national broadband infrastructure. With more businesses, schools and essential services relying on uninterrupted internet access, such outages have significant implications. The disruption also reignited discussion around ownership transitions and service delivery models within the US telecommunications sector. Industry analysts say infrastructure consolidation — such as the recent Quantum Fiber acquisition — often brings both investment and operational complexities. Authorities have not confirmed whether the outage was caused by technical failure, maintenance error, or an external threat. Customers affected are advised to check directly with providers for any potential compensation or follow-up support.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- Time of India
Over 45,000 users affected as internet services go down across multiple US networks
A widespread broadband outage on Thursday, June 19, disrupted internet services across multiple US states. Internet users relying on CenturyLink , Quantum Fiber , Brightspeed , and other regional providers reported problems with connectivity, slow speeds, and intermittent drops. The issue was reported widely by users through the website Down Detector. These reports came from across the US, suggesting the issue was widespread. CenturyLink and Quantum Fiber had the most severe disruptions. Outage tracking visuals showed over 35,000 CenturyLink users experiencing service issues. Quantum Fiber had more than 17,000 users reporting outages. Brightspeed also saw over 3,000 reports during the same time. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:-:- Loaded : 0% 0:00:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - -:-:- 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo CenturyLink ( Lumen Technologies ) continues to manage fiber and legacy copper services, including Quantum Fiber. Brightspeed now serves 20 states formerly under Lumen 's footprint. FAQs Live Events What exactly is CenturyLink? CenturyLink is an American telecommunications company offering communications, network, security, cloud, and managed services through fiber and copper networks. Who is CenturyLink owned by? CenturyLink is owned by Lumen Technologies, which acquired CenturyLink and rebranded the company as Lumen in 2020. What is CenturyLink called now? The company stock ticker changed from CTL to LUMN effective with the opening of the trading day on September 18, 2020. CenturyLink will continue to be a customer-facing brand for traditional copper-based services. Who owns Quantum Fiber? Quantum Fiber is a fiber internet service brand originally owned by Lumen Technologies. However, as of May 2025, AT&T is acquiring approximately 95% of Lumen's Quantum Fiber business, including about one million subscribers and four million enablements, in a deal valued at $5.75 billion.
Associated Press
04-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Brightspeed Launches Three-Months-Free Offer for New Residential Brightspeed Fiber Internet Subscribers
Current Brightspeed customers who upgrade to fiber service get first month free CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightspeed, the nation's third-largest fiber broadband builder focused on empowering more homes and businesses with ultrafast, reliable internet, launched special pricing offers for new Brightspeed Fiber Internet residential customers and existing residential customers who upgrade their plan. New residential customers subscribing to Brightspeed Fiber Internet service with speeds of 600 Mbps or faster receive three months of free service over a 12-month period.1 Current Brightspeed customers who upgrade to fiber service with speeds of 600 Mbps or faster receive their first month free and a $100 reward card.2 Brightspeed was recently awarded the Fastest Internet Service Provider honor in the 2025 Annual Internet Service Provider Review conducted by Customers have a variety of service and speed options to choose from as they decide what's right for their family, including: The base Brightspeed fiber plan at 300 Mbps offers fast and reliable connection at an affordable cost. Special pricing for this fiber internet plan is $29 per month. For HD streaming and competitive gaming, the superfast 600 Mbps fiber plan is best for anyone seeking a speed boost or larger households with multiple devices. Brightspeed's most popular plan — the 1 Gig. This plan, with speeds up to 940 Mbps, is made for multiple high-bandwidth users, like households that need ultrafast speeds for streaming multiple HD videos, online video meetings and avid gaming. Brightspeed's fastest plan yet — the 2 Gig. This plan is best for anyone seeking state-of-the-art connectivity that can handle dozens of devices at once. Consumers can check Brightspeed Fiber Internet availability and special pricing offers in their area by visiting 1Three Months Free: Ltd avail/areas. 3 Month Free offer via bill credit in mo. 1 and reward card in mos. 6 and 12. Redemption req'd. Taxes & fees extra. Terms apply. 2$100 Reward Card: Ltd time offer; qualifying, new fiber customers only. Select plans only. While supplies last. Redemption req'd. Allow up to 14 weeks. Card issued by Pathward®, N.A., Member FDIC. Card terms and exp apply. Restrictions apply. About Brightspeed Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and with assets and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed provides broadband and telecommunications services through a network platform capable of serving more than 7.3 million homes and businesses. Our 4,000 employees are committed to building a future where more communities benefit from a more connected life, deploying a state-of-the-art fiber network and a customer experience that makes being connected as simple as it should be. For more information, please visit
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Multiple counties across Eastern NC part of Gov. Stein's internet access project
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina Governor Josh Stein announced more than $31 million in internet access projects to different counties across the state. He said the Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) will connect more than 10,000 homes and businesses to high-speed internet. 'No matter where you live in the state, you should have access to high-speed internet,' Gov. Stein said. 'Broadband is critical to providing more economic opportunity to every corner of the state and I am proud to create a stronger and more connected North Carolina for every person and small business owner.' These counties across Eastern N.C. will be impacted as part of the project: Beaufort: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 414 homes or businesses (92.83% of the county's 446 eligible locations). Dare: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 20 homes or businesses (19.61% of the county's 102 eligible locations). Hyde: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 1,282 homes or businesses (95.25% of the county's 1,346 eligible locations). Jones: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 79 homes or businesses (49.38% of the county's 160 eligible locations). Nash: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 5,693 unserved and underserved homes or businesses (86.04% of the county's 6,646 eligible locations). Pamlico: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 100 homes or businesses (61.35% of the county's 163 eligible locations). Pasquotank: Connect Holding II, LLC (Brightspeed). This award will provide high-speed internet access to 87 homes or businesses (84.47% of the county's 103 eligible locations). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
$1.5M awarded to expand Trumbull County internet services
(WKBN) — Internet services in Trumbull County will be expanding thanks to newly awarded grants. Brightspeed announced that it has been awarded $1,500,000 to expand its Fiber Internet network to nearly 2,400 more locations in Trumbull County. This award is in addition to the more than $12.3 million in local, state and federal funding already awarded to Brightspeed to connect nearly 5,900 homes and businesses in Allen, Ashtabula, Columbiana, Knox, Mahoning, Shelby and Trumbull counties. 'We are excited to see years of hard work pay off with this partnership and to have Trumbull County residents who have traditionally been unserved or underserved receive a broadband connection directly to their front door,' said Director of Trumbull County Planning Commission Julie Green in a news release. Brightspeed has been awarded $13.8 million in funding from the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant (ORBEG) program funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, the Broadband Expansion Authority and BroadbandOhio to extend its planned fiber network build by more than 8,300 locations across the state. 'We have an unwavering commitment to bridging the digital divide and thanks to this additional funding, we can further expand our planned network build to give more Ohioans the connectivity they need at home to learn and work and for their businesses to thrive,' Brightspeed state and local government affairs director in Ohio Tom Simone said. It is unclear when and where exactly these services will be installed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
