Comcast Outage Leaves Thousands in Bothell, WA Without Internet and Phone Service

Bothell, WALocal News

Thousands of residents in Bothell, Washington, are grappling with a prolonged Comcast outage that has left them without internet, Wi-Fi, and phone services since early Friday morning. The outage began at 1:26 a. m. , with Comcast estimating that services will be restored by 12:15 a. m.

Saturday, resulting in nearly 24 hours of lost connectivity. This disruption is particularly impactful for remote workers who rely heavily on these services for calls, virtual meetings, and essential online tasks. In a statement, Comcast expressed its commitment to resolving the issue and apologized for the inconvenience caused to its customers. However, the company has yet to disclose the cause of the outage, leaving residents uncertain about the situation. As frustration mounts, Comcast customers are advised to monitor the company's website for updates and report any ongoing issues once service is restored.

The outage underscores the importance of reliable internet access in the modern workforce, especially as many continue to work from home. With over 2,000 customers affected, this outage represents a significant local impact on the Bothell community.

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