FCC: 4 TV Stations Still Out of Service in Puerto Rico

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More than 100K subscribers of cable and wireline companies still lack service 12 days after hurricane Fiona hit

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Twelve days after hurricane Fiona hit Puerto Rico on Sept. 18, the FCC is reporting that storm damage is still having a widespread impact on media and telecommunications, with four TV stations and 2 FM stations still out of service on Sept. 30 at 12 noon, ET.  

The updated FCC report also found that 104,128 subscribers still did not have telephone, television and/or internet service on Sept. 30.  

The FCC reported improvements in cell service but noted that 8.7% of cell sites were still out of service.  

George Winslow
George Winslow

George Winslow is the senior content producer for TV Tech. He has written about the television, media and technology industries for nearly 30 years for such publications as Broadcasting & Cable, Multichannel News and TV Tech. Over the years, he has edited a number of magazines, including Multichannel News International and World Screen, and moderated panels at such major industry events as NAB and MIP TV. He has published two books and dozens of encyclopedia articles on such subjects as the media, New York City history and economics.