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Copper Theft Disrupts Calgary’s Internet | Calgary News
A botched copper theft in Calgary’s southwest alleyway triggered a massive outage—knocking out internet, TV, and phone services for thousands just before 3 AM. Rogers blames escalating nationwide vandalism, warning it threatens public safety. Thieves cut fiber lines while targeting copper, forcing over 20 technicians to work overnight to restore service by 9 AM Tuesday. Businesses ground to a halt; tech experts highlight our fragile digital dependence. Rogers is pushing for federal action via Bill C-14, citing a 400% surge in repair hours since 2022. Police are investigating—this outage is a…
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