AT&T为Fiber Internet断电引入免费的手机备份, AT&T introduces free cellular backup for Fiber internet outages, linking to customers' smartphones.

自12月9日起, AT&T的Fiber客户可在网络停机期间免费使用新的手机后退服务, Starting December 9, AT&T's Fiber customers can use a new cellular fallback service during internet outages, free of charge if they have an eligible unlimited wireless plan. 该功能称为互联网备份,在纤维衰竭期间通过附近的智能手机自动切换成手机连接,在恢复服务后再返回。 The feature, called Internet Backup, automatically switches to a cellular connection via a nearby smartphone during fiber outages and reverts back once service is restored. 客户需要兼容的硬件,并可能需要升级,以便通过软件更新访问该功能。 Customers need compatible hardware and may need to upgrade to access the feature through a software update.