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Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says

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FOX 11
U.S.
Published August 9, 2026 2:30 PM MST
Published August 9, 2026 2:30 PM MST

The Brief

    • More than 12,000 Verizon users reported outage and cell signal issues Sunday afternoon, according to Downdetector.
    • Verizon said vandals cut multiple fiber cables, causing service interruptions for some mobility and internet customers in Southern California.
    • Verizon said repairs are underway and service is expected to be restored by early Sunday evening local time.

LOS ANGELES - Verizon's service is back after users reported hours-long outages in parts of Southern California.

Verizon said service was restored by 7:30 p.m. PT on Sunday, August 9. 

Prior to cell service being restored, more than 12,000 users reported problems with Verizon on Sunday afternoon, according to Downdetector, a site that tracks outage reports. 

Verizon says vandals cut multiple fiber cables, causing service interruptions for some mobility and internet customers in Southern California.

"Vandals cut multiple fiber cables causing a service interruption for some mobility and internet customers in Southern California," Verizon said in a statement. "Repairs are underway and we expect service will be restored by early this evening local time."

In its statement, Verizon warned that acts of network theft and vandalism are not only illegal but dangerous to the public.

"These are not simple property crimes; they are dangerous disruptions that cut off vital lifelines for our first responders and public safety officials who rely on constant connectivity," Verizon said in its statement. "Thank you for your patience as our teams work to protect and reinforce the network in your area."

This story was reported from Los Angeles.

The Source: This report used information provided by Verizon, Downdetector and Status Gator.

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