When fiber lines are cut, either by accident or on purpose, people along the digital route can find themselves without service. Looking for a way to work around severed lines, AT&T (NYSE: T) has devised a back-up system that can loop connectivity back through undamaged routes. As the Pleasanton Express reports, Texas has been plagued with a series of cut fiber lines that has played havoc on local communications.
The new AT&T approach to keeping the fiber lines in service has been installed along a section of US-281 to create what the company is calling a “fiber ring.” This improvement is expected to be able to restore service in approximately five minutes after a line is cut. “As we’ve seen, a fiber cut usually takes 10-12 hours to restore, so this is a major improvement on restoration,” said Atascosa County IT Director Justin Vasquez. “Our goal, as public servants, is to ensure that you, our citizens, are able to stay engaged with your community and those who aim to serve and represent you.”
County representatives have said that they are committed to keeping digital connectivity functioning for those who rely on fiber broadband service, according to the Express.
“We will continue to communicate with AT&T and other corporations that are vital to our standard of living to hold high standards that we believe should never go down,” stated Vasquez, adding “Thank you all [members of the local community] for your input and patience as we work to serve you.”
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