Optimum service was interrupted for thousands of customers in Fairfield County on Friday and the company said they believe vandalism is the cause.
In a statement, the company said multiple fibers were cut due to suspected vandalism and about 16,000 customers were impacted.
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WATCH HEREOptimum said they've notified authorities and their teams worked on-site to make repairs.
Optimum teams said there was extensive damage. Interruptions were expected to continue into Saturday but as of Friday night, service has been restored to 99% of affected customers, according to an Optimum spokesperson.
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Norwalk detectives are investigating.
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