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Outage in USG

Network Fiber Degradation - UNG, GSU, & GGC

Resolved Major
January 08, 2026 - Started 22 days ago - Lasted 4 days
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Network Support Services (NSS) is reporting a North Ring fiber issue. Campuses on the North Ring: University of North Georgia (UNG), Georgia State University (GSU), & Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) may be experiencing degraded service due to service provider maintenance that may be affecting downstream services. A ticket has been opened with Zayo and they are currently investigating this issue. Updates will be posted here once they become available.

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Latest Updates ( sorted recent to last )
RESOLVED 18 days ago - at 01/12/2026 03:08PM

After monitoring the situation, Network Support Services (NSS) is reporting this fiber span, (NGA to GSUALP) was repaired and services normalized on the ring. The system should continue operating normally.

In the event that you experience any further issues with access to the network, please contact the USG Service Desk at support@usg.edu or 877-251-2644.

MONITORING 20 days ago - at 01/10/2026 02:00PM

Communications Consulting Group (CCG) is reporting that the fiber span for University of North Georgia (NGA) and Georgia State University - Alpharetta (GSUALP) was repaired and services normalized on the ring. We will continue to monitor this system for stability. If you are still experiencing issues with network access, please contact the USG Service Desk at support@usg.edu or 877-251-2644.

IDENTIFIED 20 days ago - at 01/10/2026 03:36AM

Communications Consulting Group (CCG) is reporting that work is still on going to resolve the outage. No ETR.

Updates will be posted here once they become available.

IDENTIFIED 20 days ago - at 01/10/2026 12:00AM

Communications Consulting Group (CCG) is reporting that one side of the ring is back up, and redundant services have restored. Campus traffic should be back up at this time.

We are still working a ticket with Zayo for a fiber issue between University of North Georgia (NGA) and Georgia State University - Alpharetta (GSUALP), but this is not an outage for the campus's. It is a degrade in our protect path.

INVESTIGATING 21 days ago - at 01/09/2026 08:52PM

Provider has confirmed work is still ongoing for this initial fiber cut, ETR is now 2-3 hours from posting or around 6:15 PM EST.

INVESTIGATING 21 days ago - at 01/09/2026 04:45PM

Network Support Services (NSS) is reporting that they are investigating further fiber issues on the North ring affecting the protect paths University of North Georgia - Gainesville Campus (GAI), Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), University of North Georgia (NGA), University of North Georgia - Library Technology Center (NGAL) and University of North Georgia - Blue Ridge Campus (NGABLU).

The sites are currently down. Updates will be posted here once they become available.

INVESTIGATING 21 days ago - at 01/09/2026 01:32PM

OSP crews are currently working to pull slack on the fiber and prep for splicing. Estimated repair time is within 6 hours. Further updates to come as work progresses.

INVESTIGATING 22 days ago - at 01/08/2026 10:05PM

Zayo OSP has arrived on site and is setting up to further isolate and identify the precise location of the damage. Once the fault is pinpointed, they will proceed with repairs. We will provide regular updates until the issue is resolved.

INVESTIGATING 22 days ago - at 01/08/2026 08:00PM

Network Support Services (NSS) is reporting a North Ring fiber issue. Campuses on the North Ring: University of North Georgia (UNG), Georgia State University (GSU), & Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) may be experiencing degraded service due to service provider maintenance that may be affecting downstream services.

A ticket has been opened with Zayo and they are currently investigating this issue.

Updates will be posted here once they become available.

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