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Russia: Sakhalin Island Experiencing Serious Connection Problems Due to Cable Wreck

Written byAlexey Sidorenko
Posted 19 May 2011 20:14 GMT

Broadband cable that connects Sakhalin island with the mainland has been damaged, Rian.ru reported [ru]. The websites are opening with serious delay (or don't open at all). Unstable Internet connection is still a problem for nearly half a million inhabitants.

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