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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