A significant service disruption affected Spectrum customers in Los Angeles due to vandalism. The internet and cable provider reported that vandals deliberately cut fiber optic lines in Van Nuys, impacting services across Los Angeles, including areas like North Hollywood and parts of Orange County such as Anaheim and Santa Ana.
The outage began early Sunday morning (June 15), with over 25,000 users reporting issues on DownDetector.com. Spectrum confirmed the vandalism in a statement, noting the rise in such incidents across the telecommunications industry, often linked to the increased value of precious metals. However, Spectrum clarified that their fiber lines do not contain copper.
The company is working with the Los Angeles Police Department to investigate the incident and is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Spectrum is also committed to prosecuting those responsible for the vandalism.
Services in Los Angeles are being gradually restored, with full restoration expected by the afternoon. Spectrum has expressed gratitude to its customers for their patience during this disruption. For those with information, Spectrum encourages contact at 833-404-TIPS or through local law enforcement.
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