Posted AT 1:30 PM EDT on 07/07/05
London's telco networks swamped
Shocked Londoners had a hard time getting in touch with their families and friends today as a sharp surge in calls overloaded both the wireless and landline networks in the first few hours following explosions that rocked the city.
At U.K. wireless carrier Orange, there was roughly double the amount of traffic that would usually be expected on a normal business day, according to Stuart Jackson, a company spokesman.
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