20,000 Georgetown residents without internet after cables were "targeted by criminals"
Approximately 20,000 residents in Georgetown are experiencing internet service outages following reports of targeted infrastructure vandalism.
Who reported it (5)
- Optimum internet customers experience service disruptions in Georgetown Community Impact · 48d ago
- Thousands of WilCo residents without power FOX 7 Austin · 48d ago
- Georgetown police investigating fiber line vandalism that caused widespread internet outage KVUE · 48d ago
- Cable company suspects copper thieves cut internet to some Georgetown residents KXAN Austin · 48d ago
- 20,000 Georgetown residents without internet after cables were "targeted by criminals" KEYE · 48d ago
The story so far
An estimated 20,000 customers in Georgetown remain without internet access following a disruption to fiber lines. Coverage from KEYE, KXAN, KVUE, FOX 7 Austin, and local reports highlight that investigators suspect copper theft as the primary motive for the vandalism.
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the damaged lines. Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for service restoration or the identity of those responsible for the vandalism.
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The obvious questions
How many people are affected by the internet outage?
Approximately 20,000 residents in Georgetown are without internet service.
What is suspected to be the cause of the outage?
Law enforcement and cable providers suspect the fiber lines were intentionally cut as part of a copper theft operation.
Are other utilities impacted?
Coverage indicates that thousands of residents in WilCo are also experiencing power disruptions.
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