Iceland’s Mjóifjörður loses mobile and internet after fibre breaks

Residents of Mjóifjörður in East Iceland remain without normal mobile and internet connections after two fibre-optic cables were severed. RÚV reports that the breaks are in a difficult-to-access location, complicating repair work. What’s the Story? Two fibre-optic cables serving Mjóifjörður are broken. The outage is affecting mobile-phone and internet service. Repairs are difficult because the damaged section is in a remote location. A connectivity problem in one of Iceland’s remotest fjords Mjóifjörður is one of East Iceland’s smallest and most geographically isolated communities, making telecommunications particularly important for residents and services. The outage had continued into Saturday while technicians worked on a repair plan. Iceland Review has covered the growing importance of digital infrastructure outside the capital and the vulnerability of remote communities to infrastructure failures. Source: RÚV. Read more stories covering Icelandic society, politics, business, and culture at Iceland Review News. The post Mjóifjörður Cut Off From Mobile and Internet Service After Fibre Breaks appeared first on Iceland Review.