This story will be updated with the latest information on efforts to restore cellular and internet service in Western North Carolina in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene:
- Wednesday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m.: Most of the fiber network in Haywood County has been restored, according to a press release from the county. Skyrunner is now shifting its focus to bringing the wireless infrastructure back online and will begin assessing and addressing drop repairs in the coming days. Please don’t cut the fiber lines! Fiber optics is the backbone of communications that allows you to have connectivity for your cellular devices on wireless networks. You can’t text, make a cell phone call, use X, Snapchat, or access Facebook without it.
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