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spectrum outage
/ˈspɛktrəm ˈaʊtɪdʒ/
Definition
1
A temporary disruption or failure in the internet, cable television, or mobile services provided by Charter Spectrum, a major U.S. telecommunications provider.
2
A colloquial term for widespread downtime affecting Spectrum customers, often leading to frustration over connectivity issues.
Examples
The spectrum outage hit right before the big game, turning my living room into a collective groan zone.
During the spectrum outage, I rediscovered the ancient art of board games – who knew Monopoly could outlast modern tech?
My spectrum outage was so epic, my plants started WiFi withdrawal symptoms.
Blame the spectrum outage for my sudden burst of productivity; nothing reboots creativity like enforced downtime.