UPDATE (5:45 p.m.): The outage affecting Bell Aliant telephone services has now been resolved.
A widespread telephone outage is affecting Bell Aliant customers across Newfoundland and Labrador, leaving some residents unable to make voice calls, including calls to 911.
Bell Aliant says it is working to restore service as quickly as possible.
The RCMP says the outage is also affecting its telephone services, including its non-emergency line and some 911 calls.
Those requiring emergency assistance who cannot get through by phone are advised to go directly to the nearest fire station, police station, or hospital emergency department.
The cause of the outage remains under investigation. RCMP officers remain on patrol and available to respond to calls for service.
