# Cable Thieves Cut AT&T Fiber Lines

URL: https://technosports.co.in/cable-thieves-cut-att-fiber-lines/  
Published: 2026-11-05  
Updated: 2026-11-05  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Internet chaos hit Ione, California, after thieves severed critical AT&T fiber optic cables. Three suspects were arrested near Highway 88 following a swift police response to communication anomalies. While the suspects claimed innocence, they face serious charges, including utility disruption and grand theft. This reckless act crippled local connectivity, proving that scrap metal greed causes massive, dangerous outages for entire communities.