Biq Quake Takes out Mobile Network in Chengdu

An earthquake registering 7.8 on the Richter Scale knocked out mobile phone service in the western Chinese city of Chengdu, although fixed-line networks remained in service, Chinese state television reported Monday afternoon. [via PCWorld]

"China Central Television (CCTV) advised people watching in the area to remain calm and not jam phone lines with calls to family and friends."

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