20,000 Georgetown residents without internet after cables were "targeted by criminals"
A coordinated act of vandalism has left 20,000 Georgetown residents without internet access.
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The brief
Internet service for 20,000 residents in Georgetown was disrupted following damage to fiber optic cables. Coverage from KEYE, KXAN, KVUE, FOX 7 Austin, and Optimum highlights that the infrastructure was specifically targeted.
Reports indicate that cable companies suspect copper thieves may be responsible for the cutting of the lines. Georgetown police are currently investigating the circumstances of the vandalism.
Future updates will depend on the progress of the law enforcement investigation and the restoration of services by the provider.
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Quick answers
How many residents are impacted?
20,000 residents in Georgetown are without internet service.
What caused the outage?
Coverage reports that fiber lines were cut in an act of vandalism, with suspicions pointing toward copper theft.
Is there a timeline for service restoration?
Current coverage does not yet specify a timeline for when internet services will be restored.
Coverage (5)
- Optimum internet customers experience service disruptions in Georgetown Community Impact · 9h ago
- Thousands of WilCo residents without power FOX 7 Austin · 9h ago
- Georgetown police investigating fiber line vandalism that caused widespread internet outage KVUE · 9h ago
- Cable company suspects copper thieves cut internet to some Georgetown residents KXAN Austin · 9h ago
- 20,000 Georgetown residents without internet after cables were "targeted by criminals" KEYE · 9h ago
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