Nextlink Internet Outages: What to Do When Your Connection Drops Out?

So, the other day, I ran into a bit of a snag with my Nextlink internet. It just went out, no warning, nothing. One minute I’m browsing, the next, I’m staring at that dreaded “no connection” page. You know the feeling, right? Total bummer.

First thing I did, as I always do, was to check if it was just me or a bigger issue. I quickly opened my phone and looked for any news about Nextlink outages in my area. The internet sometimes is crazy, one second you are good, next you are not. It says there were some reports of disruptions, especially after that nasty weather we had. Good to know I wasn’t alone, but also, not great news.

Then I remembered something about checking the Network Status Page on their website during severe weather. I found their site on my phone, hoping they had some updates. Their page confirmed the outages. It also had a message about not submitting tickets until the situation was clearer, with promises of updates. I guess patience is a virtue, or whatever.

Next, I thought about the router. Maybe it just needed a little nudge. I mean, who among us hasn’t tried the old “turn it off and on again” trick? So, I unplugged it, waited a bit, and plugged it back in. The lights blinked, my hopes rose, but still no internet. Figures.

• Checked online for reported outages.
• Consulted the Network Status Page.
• Restarted the router to no avail.

I also thought about calling Nextlink to see if they could replace my router with a modem-only device. I’ve heard that setting up your own router can sometimes work better. That way I could assign my public IP to it and maybe get a more stable connection. They are always down, and I am tired of this. But I figured it might be a long shot, especially during an outage.

I even tried to search some console support forums to see if it’s about the game server issue. No one had the same issue as me. So, I gave up.

In the end, I just waited it out. What else can you do, right? It’s annoying, but it’s also a reminder that we’re all a bit at the mercy of technology and the weather. Eventually, the internet came back on, and all was right with the world again. But it got me thinking about backup plans for next time. Maybe I’ll look into that modem-only setup after all.

Conclusion

At last, I waited and waited until the next day. Everything went fine, and I enjoyed my day.