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Sabotage Cuts Optimum Internet for 20,000, $100K Damage

7/14/2026

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Criminals damaged Optimum's fiber line near I-35 and Northwest Blvd in Georgetown, cutting internet for 20,000.
Police filed a report, are reviewing surveillance, and estimate damage exceeds $100,000, also affecting T-Mobile users.
Optimum said the sabotage reflects a broader telecom-theft trend and could jeopardize 911 calls.
With no timeline for service restoration, residents are urged to report unmarked vehicles or uncredentialed workers via Optimum's 24/7 chat or My Optimum app.

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Criminals damaged Optimum's fiber line near I-35 and Northwest Blvd in Georgetown, cutting internet for 20,000.
Police filed a report, are reviewing surveillance, and estimate damage exceeds $100,000, also affecting T-Mobile users.
Optimum said the sabotage reflects a broader telecom-theft trend and could jeopardize 911 calls.
With no timeline for service restoration, residents are urged to report unmarked vehicles or uncredentialed workers via Optimum's 24/7 chat or My Optimum app.