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Vandals Slash Spectrum Fiber, Disrupting Father’s Day Internet Service in Los Angeles

With most connections restored, Spectrum is offering a $25,000 reward to help the LAPD identify those responsible.

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The Spectrum logo is displayed outside one of the company's stores in Manhattan Beach, California, in 2023.
Photos show cut fiber lines Sunday June 16, 2025 in Van Nuys.

Overview

  • Spectrum’s fiber optic lines in Van Nuys were intentionally cut in the early hours of June 15, causing widespread outages across Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
  • More than 25,000 users reported service disruptions after outage alerts began around 3 a.m. Pacific Time and surged later in the day.
  • Technicians spliced thousands of damaged fibers, restoring Ventura County service by June 16 morning and continuing repairs in Los Angeles.
  • Spectrum has partnered with the Los Angeles Police Department and put up a $25,000 reward for information leading to arrests in the vandalism case.
  • Investigators believe the attack was driven by rising precious metal prices, even though Spectrum’s fiber lines contain no copper.