MS Outlook 6 error 0x800ccc0f

Incoming e-mail is working OK.

Outgoing e-mail gives me error 0x800ccc0f

I have scanned for malware and virus = negative.

The only thing I can think of is the MS update last night screwed up something.

Trying to avoid a system restore.

Just to make my day complete: Our local cell services are reduced to text only since 3:00 PM. So I can't receive, make calls or get messages.

Suggestions welcome.