Telecommunication services disrupted in Yellowknife

Internet and TV service is down in Yellowknife, according to Northwestel.

The telecommunications disruption began around 1 p.m. on Friday. The company suspects it's been caused by damage to the fibre infrastructure.

Northwestel spokesperson Andrew Anderson said phone and cellular service is still working, but the system is heavily congested.

He said crews are working to fix the problem but customers could expect to be without some services for several hours.