Here's why Centurylink customers received a pop-up that briefly blocked the internet [telecom]

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SALT LAKE CITY - If you're a CenturyLink customer, you may have had trouble getting online this week. Here's why the internet service provider says the reason is due to Utah law - and why state legislators say it should never have happened.

A few days ago, CenturyLink customers in Utah received a pop-up message that briefly prevented them from getting online.