Verizon Restores Southern California Internet After Fiber Cable Vandalism

Verizon Communications Inc. restored mobile and home internet services in Southern California by 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, following a major outage. The company determined that vandals cut multiple fiber cables, which triggered widespread disruptions across the region, including the San Fernando Valley.

While the company did not disclose the total number of affected customers or the specific locations where the cables were severed, it has reported the incident to law enforcement. Verizon Communications Inc. is currently collaborating with industry partners to develop measures to prevent future attacks.

Verizon Communications Inc. characterized the vandalism as a direct threat to community safety and security and urged the public to report similar acts to local authorities.