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Stray Bullet Disrupts Spectrum Service in Dallas-Fort Worth

9/30/2025

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Story summary

On September 29, 2025, a stray bullet damaged a fiber optic cable, triggering a Spectrum outage in Dallas–Fort Worth.
The outage began around 1 p.m. and lasted three hours, with most services restored by 4 p.m.
Spectrum quickly mobilized repair crews and issued a public apology for the disruption.
The exact location remains undisclosed as investigations continue, underscoring infrastructure vulnerability.

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Story summary

On September 29, 2025, a stray bullet damaged a fiber optic cable, triggering a Spectrum outage in Dallas–Fort Worth.
The outage began around 1 p.m. and lasted three hours, with most services restored by 4 p.m.
Spectrum quickly mobilized repair crews and issued a public apology for the disruption.
The exact location remains undisclosed as investigations continue, underscoring infrastructure vulnerability.