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Telus says copper wire theft cut internet and phone service
Nov 6, 2026 · Summarized by Fundy Tech from CTV News
The 30-second version
CTV reports that copper wire theft left hundreds without internet and phone service. Telus says the damage caused the outage.
Key points
- Hundreds were affected by the outage.
- Internet and phone service were both hit.
- Telus says copper wire theft caused the disruption.
Why it matters
Outages like this can disrupt payments, bookings and customer calls for small businesses. Households may lose internet, home phone service and access to connected devices. It is a reminder that theft of physical infrastructure can quickly become a service problem.
Who’s affected: Telus internet and phone customers
What to do
- Check whether your service is restored.
- Have a backup internet or phone option.
- Report suspicious tampering near telecom equipment.
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