911 outages impact millions across South Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada and Texas.

911 outages impact millions across South Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada and Texas.

911 call centers were cut off last night in South Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada and Texas. A telecom company says it happened when a contractor mistakenly cut a fiber line. Experts say it exposes a critical national vulnerability. NBC News' Tom Costello reports.

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