Xfinity Service Disruption Hits San Francisco: 24,000 Customers Without Internet
On Monday, March 17, 2025, a significant service outage left at least 24,000 Comcast Xfinity customers in San Francisco without internet, phone, and TV services. The disruption began early in the morning, with the first major outage reported near Chinatown at 6:33 a.m.
Affected Areas
The affected neighborhoods included the Outer Sunset, Inner Sunset, Park Merced, Excelsior, Castro, Union Square, Potrero Hill, Bayview, Polk Gulch, Pacific Heights, Japantown, Upper Haight, and Glen Park.
Xfinity’s Response and Timeline
Xfinity's outage map indicated that the majority of these disruptions were due to "network damage." Initially, the company estimated service restoration by 1:10 p.m., but this was later revised to 8 p.m.
At least 24,000 Xfinity customers were without internet, phone and TV service Monday afternoon due to outages across San Francisco.https://t.co/8cRhnOvfjO
As of 2:45 p.m., services had not been restored, and Comcast's media representatives were unavailable for further comment.
Service Restoration and Customer Concerns
As of March 19, 2025, services have been restored in the affected areas, though the speed is still below average. However, the extensive outage caused significant inconvenience for residents and businesses across San Francisco. It highlights the city's dependency on stable internet and communication services.
The lack of detailed information regarding the cause of the outage has raised concerns among customers. This scenario doubts the strength of the infrastructure and the transparency of service providers.
Looking Ahead: Preventing Future Outages
This incident highlights the importance of strong infrastructure and clear communication from service providers. Customers are encouraged to monitor service updates and reach out to providers for clarification during such disruptions.
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