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Still without internet after the storm? You're not alone!
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Erica Garner , as published by BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· July 6, 2026
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Key points There were more than 120 outages reported across Abilene as of 3:00 p. The number of affected customers is significant, with around 3,500 people experiencing internet outages.
A severe storm on Sunday night has left many Optimum customers in Abilene without internet. As of Monday afternoon, the outages were still widespread across the city.
The number of affected customers is significant, with around 3,500 people experiencing internet outages. There were more than 120 outages reported across Abilene as of 3:00 p.m. Monday.
Further details about the outages and any potential timeline for restoration can be found through KTAB/KRBC.
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Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
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What is this story about? A severe storm on Sunday night has left many Optimum customers in Abilene without internet. As of Monday afternoon, the outages were still widespread across the city. The number of affected customers…
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