9-1-1 problems linked to issues with Fargo telecom provider

Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff
Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff

(Fargo, ND) -- Issues with 9-1-1 service across of much of western North Dakota are being linked to issues with a third-party telecom provider.  

The problems were traced to technology issues at a Fargo facility. The western part of the state experiences widespread outages Tuesday, with the problems resolved by that night.  

The situation impacted emergency and other calls in areas including Bismarck-Mandan and Minot.