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AT&T infrastructure damage by installer leaves home with no service

An AT&T cable installer severed a home's line while working on a neighbor's connection, eliminating internet, WiFi, and landline with no emergency repair response. The incident exposes a gap in contractor accountability and emergency restoration SLAs for residential customers. Users have no escalation path beyond standard support queues.

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