A significant fiber cable cut in Brooklyn led to extensive internet outages affecting various service providers, including major ISPs. The disruption primarily impacted mobile and DSL services, as well as access to popular platforms like Gmail, Slack, and various travel applications. The incident occurred around 11:25 a.m. ET and lasted for just over an hour, with service restoration beginning shortly after regional repair teams responded to the situation. Users experienced interruptions in connectivity during this time, highlighting the vulnerability of internet infrastructure to physical damage.