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Probably a telecom issue. Most radio transmitters are operated over phone or Internet from a remote station.
Are these systems dependent on landlines?

VZW and AT&T are moving full tilt in shutting down landline central offices.

Literally the gay dude from Airplane pulling the plug from the socket may have happened here.

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