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Fires And Internet Service Outages In New Mexico Demonstrate Vital Need For More ...
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Fusion42 · 14 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Recent Verizon fiber cuts caused widespread internet and phone outages across New Mexico, highlighting the crucial need for resilient broadband networks with redundant fiber paths. The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion has been funding and partnering with ISPs to build alternative routes and restore reliable connectivity in disaster-prone areas.
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New Mexico's repeated broadband outages show you must design your network with multiple fiber paths to avoid losing all service in disasters. Build or demand redundant routes now to protect your customers from similar blackouts.
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