Fiber optic cable vandalism to blame for Verizon service outage, company says

Verizon customers reported service outages across Los Angeles County after vandalism of fiber optic cables, a spokesperson for the company said.

Starting Friday morning, Verizon customers reported cellular and internet interruptions in areas across the county, the spokesperson said. By the afternoon, the company concluded that “multiple fiber cuts due to acts of vandalism” were the main cause of the outages.

“These dangerous acts not only impact families, students and businesses, they are a direct threat to the safety and security of Angelenos,” the Verizon spokesperson said.

The company did not say how many customers were impacted or when the services would be restored.

Read more: Los Angeles Times