Spectrum Internet Outage Hits Buncombe County Following Large Fiber Cut
A large-scale fiber cut has caused a Spectrum internet outage in Buncombe County, North Carolina, affecting phone and other services. Emergency 911 services remain operational, and repairs are currently in progress.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 4, 2026 —
A significant fiber cut has disrupted Spectrum internet services across Buncombe County, North Carolina, leading to widespread outages for internet, phone, and other connected services. The exact cause and location of the large-scale fiber cut were not immediately specified.
While many Spectrum customers are experiencing service interruptions, emergency 911 services in the affected area are reported to remain operational. This ensures that critical public safety communications are not impacted by the broader service disruption.
Spectrum has acknowledged the issue and is actively engaged in repair efforts. The company stated that crews are working to restore service as quickly as possible. The duration of the outage and an estimated time for full service restoration were not provided.
Residents and businesses relying on Spectrum services are advised to monitor official communications from the company for updates on the repair progress and expected service resumption. The extent of the outage appears to be significant, impacting a large portion of Buncombe County.
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