Verizon Outage: Vandalism Cuts Fiber Cables in Southern California, Repairs Underway
More than 12,000 users reported problems as Verizon engineers worked to restore service after multiple fiber cuts linked to vandalism.
- On Sunday, Verizon reported service interruptions across Los Angeles and Southern California caused by multiple fiber cuts related to vandalism, with engineers and third-party vendors working on repairs.
- Verizon warned that acts of network theft and vandalism are illegal and dangerous, stating "These are not simple property crimes; they are dangerous disruptions" that cut off vital lifelines for first responders.
- According to Downdetector, a site that tracks outage reports, more than 12,000 users on Sunday afternoon reported problems with Verizon, with many customers noting their mobile devices were stuck in SOS mode.
- Cloud monitoring website StatusGator reported that Verizon's services appeared to be up and running at 2 p.m. PT, though it remains unclear when full service restoration will be completed for all affected customers.
- Verizon advised customers to monitor its Check Network Status page for ongoing updates regarding service in their area, as further details on the vandalism incidents have not been disclosed.
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Verizon suffers another outage, this time after fiber cables were cut by vandals
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Verizon says vandals cut multiple fiber cables in Southern California, resulting in disrupted mobile and internet services. The carrier reports that repairs are underway and services are expected to return to normal within the next couple of hours. Verizon hasn’t said where the cuts occurred or how many customers are affected. Verizon customers in parts of Southern California are dealing with an…
Vandalism interrupted Verizon's cell phone and Internet service in Los Angeles; the company was cut off from fiber optic lines
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