On the morning of June 3, 2023, around 06:30 local time, a fiber-optic submarine cable break near Kvalsund in Finnmark caused significant disruptions in mobile coverage, internet access, and TV services across several areas in Hammerfest municipality, Norway. Eight base stations have been affected, including in Kvalsund, Storbruk, Fægfjord, Klubbbukt, Skaidi, and Repparfjord valley. Hammerfest Energy confirmed the incident and is working on restoring service, including attempts to establish satellite-based communication at Skaidi base station. The outage impacts municipal home-based services, including those dependent on medical dispensers and emergency alarms, necessitating changes in routines. The incident is ongoing with restoration efforts expected to continue into the evening and possibly Monday morning. Police in Finnmark reported no impact on mobile coverage in Hammerfest city itself.

On the morning of June 3, 2023, around 06:30 local time, a fiber-optic submarine cable break near Kvalsund in Finnmark caused significant disruptions in mobile coverage, internet access, and TV services across several areas in Hammerfest municipality, Norway. Eight base stations have been affected, including in Kvalsund, Storbruk, Fægfjord, Klubbbukt, Skaidi, and Repparfjord valley. Hammerfest Energy confirmed the incident and is working on restoring service, including attempts to establish satellite-based communication at Skaidi base station. The outage impacts municipal home-based services, including those dependent on medical dispensers and emergency alarms, necessitating changes in routines. The incident is ongoing with restoration efforts expected to continue into the evening and possibly Monday morning. Police in Finnmark reported no impact on mobile coverage in Hammerfest city itself.