The issue seemed to be stemming from problems with the Verizon Fios Internet service, though the company did not quickly confirm issues. “We’re aware of and monitoring an internet service issue that could impact East Coast users’ internet connection and ability to use Slack,” the notice reads. It also calls into question whether its time for Congress and the Federal Communications Commission to get more involved about minimum standards for Internet service, she said. AD“We have seen reports of internet-related outages on the East Coast, making it difficult for people to work remotely and go to school online,” she tweeted. “FCPS is aware that many people in our region are experiencing internet outages,” the school’s Twitter account wrote.

Source: Washington Post January 26, 2021 17:13 UTC