Copper wire theft has surged by 78% so far this year, Bell says

29-07-2026 16:29 via cbc.ca

Copper wire theft has surged by 78% so far this year, Bell says

Bell says it's seen a surge in copper wire thefts across its telecommunications infrastructure in 2026, which can disrupt phone and internet services.

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