Internet connection not working (red light on the router)

I was connected with no problems, then the internet connection dropped. I restarted the computer, that wasn't the problem. I turned off the router and turned it back on, the internet light came up red. Power light, DSL, wireless buttons are all green. Why is the internet connection gone? How do I fix it? I am on a MiFi to be able to be connected, but this is not something I can do all the time---need my DSL back!

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smith6612

Sounds like (a quick judgement here) there's an outage going on in your area, if the Internet light is RED. This holds true if your neighbors are seeing the same problem. Call or chat with Verizon to have them check this out.

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ElizabethS

If you are having an issue with your Verizon service, you can use the Verizon Troubleshooter to fix and report issues with your Verizon Phone, FiOS TV, or Internet Service, as well as to schedule a repair, here is the link:
http://www.verizon.com/repair
You can find tools on the Verizon Residential Support page that may help you diagnose your issue:
http://www22.verizon.com/residentialhelp

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lukeskywalker1

@ElizabethS wrote:
If you are having an issue with your Verizon service, you can use the Verizon Troubleshooter to fix and report issues with your Verizon Phone, FiOS TV, or Internet Service, as well as to schedule a repair, here is the link:
http://www.verizon.com/repair
You can find tools on the Verizon Residential Support page that may help you diagnose your issue:
http://www22.verizon.com/residentialhelp

Same problem. Last nite internet worked fine. Today no connection.

Using a Verizon gt704wgb router. Two green lights on router no internet light. Restarted pc, power cycled router no result. Router seems fine as it provides connection to my smartphone. Called verizon support, result was referred to network backroom. Told reply would come 1-2 days later. Not encouraging. Cox is looking better and better.

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