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Hawaii Governor, PUC Block ISP Sandwich Isles from Shutting Down

SIC did not go forward with plans to shut off wireline phone and Internet service at 12:01 a.m. on June 1.

Ted Hearn

Jun 2, 2024 — 2 min read

Photo of Hawaii Gov. Josh Green from his office

WASHINGTON, June 1, 2024 – Hawaii’s governor and the state Public Utilities Commission intervened at the last minute Friday to stop a local communications company from cutting off phone and Internet service to about 1,500 Native Hawaiians

Gov. Josh Green (D) issued an Emergency Proclamation and the PUC released a notice of violation that ordered Sandwich Isles Communications to continue providing service to customers without disruption or reduction in quality.

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