Metronet outage also affects Iowa, leaving thousands of people without internet

The Des Moines Register contacted Metronet, but the company did not immediately respond. Information about the cause of the failure is not available.

Where does Metronet operate in Iowa?

According to the company's website, Metronet serves Iowa communities including Ames, Bettendorf, Cedar Falls, Davenport, Des Moines, Mason City, Sioux City, Urbandale, Waterloo and West Des Moines, as well as dozens of others. The internet service provider recently expanded to Council Bluffs.

How many people are without internet due to the Metronet outage?

The outage reports began around 1 a.m., with almost 5,000 people reporting connection problems on the Downdetector website.