Bad news! That serious!
"A rash of copper theft has exploded over the Phoenix metro area with Lumen Technologies, the parent company of CenturyLink, observing a 76% year-over-year spike. The increase in theft has been connected with both small-time criminals and drug addicts, as well as organized criminal enterprises targeting critical communications infrastructure. ...
described the level of damage occurring as “rivaling natural disasters.” ... warned that “these thefts can disrupt essential services, affecting access to online health and emergency services, and endangering people with medical devices. Manholes containing gas and power lines pose severe risks if tampered with.” ...
“The Phoenix area of Arizona is in the top five of total losses when we rank by state. ...”
The losses ... include copper thefts, fiber cuts, and any equipment losses that Lumen sustains in the Arizona market. ..."
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