AUSTIN, TEXAS – A North Austin community experienced significant internet disruptions after a fiber optic cable was deliberately severed.
The damage caused a prolonged outage for Spectrum customers, affecting both residential and commercial users.
Spectrum confirmed that the cable was intentionally cut and worked to restore service after the incident.
In response, Spectrum offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the identification and prosecution of those responsible.
The company urged residents to report any potential information to prevent future disruptions.
Local law enforcement is investigating the incident, reviewing surveillance footage and collaborating with Spectrum to gather evidence.
Authorities have asked anyone with knowledge of the event to contact them or Spectrum’s dedicated hotline.