Copper thefts disrupt internet services in French communes, affecting non-fiber-optic households.
Copper theft reported in Vercel-Villedieu-le-Camp
A technician from the Orange telecommunications company discovered that about 600 meters of copper cables had been stolen in the commune of Vercel-Villedieu-le-Camp on Wednesday. The incident was reported to the Valdahon gendarmerie brigade in the afternoon.Damage assessment underway
The gendarmes are currently assessing the damage caused by the theft. They have noted that while some cables have been cut, not all of them have been stolen, indicating that the disruption may not be fully complete.Impact limited to non-fiber users
According to the gendarmes, only households that have not switched to fiber optic internet have been affected. A preliminary survey suggests that this affects four users across three communes.Investigation ongoing
The departmental gendarmerie group of the Doubs is conducting an investigation into the theft. The case is being treated seriously, and authorities are likely to look into the broader context of similar incidents in the region.
