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Multiple X-Class Solar Flares Erupt From Sun As US Cellular Network Reports Widespread Disruption

The NOAA stated that it is unlikely that the solar flares had anything to do with the cellular network outages reported around the same time.

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SPACE/US - Multiple strong solar flares erupted from the sun, two of which were X-class which are the strongest types of flares as the cellular carrier AT&T reported widespread network outages, although the cause of the outages is unknown.

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According to the message, the carrier has restored three-quarters of its network after taking immediate action and are working as quickly as possible to restore service to the remaining customers.

A message by the carrier on its website says, "Some of our customers are experiencing wireless service interruptions this morning.

Our network teams took immediate action and so far three-quarters of our network has been restored. We are working as quickly as possible to restore service to remaining customers."

Update: AT&T Reports Service To All Affected Customers Restored

AT&T has released a statement saying that they have now restored service to all of the customers affected by the reported service disruption.

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The statement said, "We have restored wireless service to all our affected customers. We sincerely apologize to them. Keeping our customers connected remains our  top priority, and we are taking steps to ensure our customers do not  experience this again in the future."

Third Solar Flare Erupts From Sun: X6.3, Strongest Of This Solar Cycle

Space Weather Prediction Center: Another X-class flare from Region 3590 peaked at approximately 1734 EST on Feb. 22, 2024.

The X6.3 flare was the largest of the three X-class flares that occurred in the past 24 hours, and the strongest of this solar cycle.

While impressive, this event still poses no significant threat to the general public.

NOAA: Unlikely Solar Flares Contributed To Network Outage, More Information On The Flares:

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