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Vandals Cut Copper Lines, Disrupt Cabot Internet Service

2/7/2026

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Optimum, the telecommunications provider serving Cabot, reported vandals cut network lines to steal copper, causing Internet outages and marking the second disruption due to vandalism.
Optimum apologized to affected customers and said service was quickly restored.
The company urged the community to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity, especially unmarked vehicles near network infrastructure.

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Story summary

Optimum, the telecommunications provider serving Cabot, reported vandals cut network lines to steal copper, causing Internet outages and marking the second disruption due to vandalism.
Optimum apologized to affected customers and said service was quickly restored.
The company urged the community to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity, especially unmarked vehicles near network infrastructure.