Japan’s three major cellular carriers have sent mobile base stations to the region. The base stations connect to the telecom network via satellite and can provide coverage in the immediate surrounding area. Internet services appear to have been largely unaffected, although some websites are difficult to reach. Tokyo Electric Power Co. says it could be forced to start rolling blackouts across eastern Japan in an attempt to maintain the electricity supply system. The halt of several nuclear power stations has hit the company’s ability to generate power. Demand for electricity is expected to peak at 38 million kilowatts on Saturday evening.”]
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