Major Event Impacts Cell Towers in St. George, Knocking Out Internet Service
Cause of Outage Remains Under Investigation, Repairs Underway
UPDATE: As of 9:30 PM MST, internet service has been restored to most of the affected areas. Some customers may still be experiencing intermittent outages. Crews are working to restore service to all customers as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience.
ST. GEORGE, Utah (News4Utah) – A major event has impacted cell towers in St. George, knocking out internet service for many residents and businesses in the area.
The outage began around 3:00 PM MST on Tuesday, January 24th. The cause of the outage is still under investigation, but crews are working to restore service as quickly as possible.
Affected Areas
The outage is affecting a wide area of St. George, including the following neighborhoods:
- Dixie Drive
- Sunset Boulevard
- Bluff Street
- St. George Boulevard
- Washington City
Impact on Businesses
The outage is having a significant impact on businesses in the affected area. Many businesses rely on the internet for daily operations, such as processing payments, taking orders, and communicating with customers.
Some businesses have been forced to close temporarily due to the outage. Others are operating with limited functionality.
Impact on Residents
The outage is also affecting residents in the area. Many people rely on the internet for staying connected with friends and family, accessing news and information, and working from home.
The outage is causing frustration and inconvenience for many residents.
Timeline for Repairs
Crews are working to restore service as quickly as possible. However, there is no estimated time for when service will be fully restored.
We will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Tips for Staying Connected
In the meantime, there are a few things you can do to stay connected if you are experiencing an outage:
- Use a mobile hotspot from your smartphone.
- Connect to a public Wi-Fi network.
- Visit a library or coffee shop that offers free Wi-Fi.
We apologize for the inconvenience this outage is causing. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore service as quickly as possible.
