TalkTalk Outage: Thousands in UK Lose Internet Connection
A major TalkTalk broadband outage has disrupted internet access for over 5,000 users across the UK, with reports starting as early as 7am this morning.
A major TalkTalk broadband outage has disrupted internet access for over 5,000 users across the UK, with reports starting as early as 7am this morning.
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