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Dec 27, 2006 | 5:07 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cxfan1960

I don't think the problem is with CX. I was trying to call my colleagues in HK from USA but the phones were not even ringing. I also have very difficult time going to some of the web sites in HK, including my company's web site.

I suspect that may have to do with the earthquake in Taiwan. There are problems in some areas in Taiwan.

Yes it does...(have to do with the earthquake in Taiwan)

Asia communications hit by quake

Quote:

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Telecommunications across Asia have been severely disrupted because of damage to undersea cables caused by Tuesday's earthquake near Taiwan.

Banks and businesses in Taiwan, South Korea, China and Japan reported telephone and internet problems. ......

See
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6211451.stm
or
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061227/..._as/asia_quake

Last edited by Guy Betsy; Dec 27, 2006 at 5:21 am

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