# Fiber Cut in Aleutians, Satellite Saves the Day

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-06-01T18:57:35+00:00
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## Resource

GCI’s main fiber optic cable got severed off the Aleutian Islands, knocking out internet and cell service across towns from Chignik Bay to Unalaska—but don’t panic: backup satellite networks are already keeping wireless calls, texts, and mobile data flowing in places like Akutan, False Pass, King Cove, Perryville, and Unalaska. Sand Point’s internet’s back too, though its cell service never relied on that fiber line. Speeds are slower than usual since this is a backup, but GCI’s team is working with multiple satellite providers to smooth things out while a repair ship arrives in 7–14 days to fix the main cable for good. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5abe6be2df292482

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