Business & Tech
Question of the Day: Internet Disruptions?
Did your internet service go out this week? What should be done about companies that fail to deliver?
Did you have trouble with internet service last week?
If you are a Cablevision Optimum Online subscriber, you weren't alone on Tuesday.
The internet service provider was the victim of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, which began Tuesday at 6 p.m. and continued up until a little past midnight, Long Island Business News reports.
Find out what's happening in Plainviewfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Did the DDoS attack inconvenience you? Should Cablevision recompensate subscribers for the lack of service?
Take it one step further: When the LIRR fails to send your train on time, why shouldn't your ticket be discounted?
Find out what's happening in Plainviewfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
When LIPA has a power outage, why aren't they penalized and your bills reflect a decrease?
When we don't pay; they send bill collectors; when they don't deliver their services, they get away with it.
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