The Christmas Day bombing resulted in major disruptions to 911 call centers across Tennessee. One year later, here’s how the network has changed.
Nashville Christmas Bombing Has State Officials Digging Into AT&T’s Network
In the aftermath of the Christmas Day bombing, dozens of 911 call centers lost service in Tennessee. And as more details emerge about what went wrong, members of Tennessee’s Emergency Communications Board are anticipating policy changes.
As 911 Lines Are Restored, Tennessee Officials Analyze AT&T Outage And Future Back Up Plans
On Christmas morning, Hannah Bleam reached out to Nashville officials to offer help after learning about the explosion.
Experts Say AT&T Outage Is A Lesson Not Just For Telecoms — But Government Too
AT&T is still recovering from the massive damage caused by the Christmas Day bombing. The blast knocked out service across the region. Although service is largely restored, experts say the incident is a reason to rethink how we design crucial networks. When service was wiped out, residents, businesses and law enforcement across the state were […]
AT&T Restores Most Of Its Consumer Service, Waives Overage Fees
AT&T says it’s made “significant progress” to restore service, but the downtown data center damaged in the Christmas morning explosion has lost its connection to the commercial power grid and suffered structural damage.
Here’s What We Still Don’t Know About Nashville’s Christmas Day Bombing
Law enforcement agents have confirmed that Anthony Warner is believed to have set off a bomb in downtown Nashville on Christmas morning. The blast damaged dozens of buildings and disrupted internet and cell service for hundreds of miles.
AT&T Outage Continues, But Company Notes Some Saturday Progress
The devastating downtown Nashville explosion has disrupted AT&T phone and internet service for two days. The company noted some progress on repairs Saturday, although a top Nashville official says it could be more than a day to get everything working.
AT&T Attempting To Fill Coverage Gap At VUMC
The campus of Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a notorious dead zone for AT&T customers. So the cellphone carrier has announced the installation of more than 1,200 mini antennas at one of Middle Tennessee’s largest employers.
Tennessee Agrees to Be Text-to-911 Test Site
The state’s 911 operators will soon be able to receive emergency reports by text message. The Tennessee Emergency Communications Board voted unanimously Thursday to approve a pilot project led by AT&T.
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