FRANCE: In a troubling development during the 2024 Paris Olympics, acts of vandalism have damaged multiple telecommunications lines across France, impacting both fiber optic networks and phone services. This disruption comes as the country is already on high alert due to previous arson attacks on train networks that occurred just hours before the Olympics' opening ceremony.
The full extent of the damage remains uncertain, including whether it has affected any Olympic events. This incident follows recent arson attacks on train networks across France, which occurred just hours before the Olympics opening ceremony.
A French police official confirmed that at least six administrative departments have been affected by the damage. This includes areas around Marseille, which is hosting soccer and sailing events as part of the Olympic Games.
Telecom providers Bouygues and Free have acknowledged that their services were disrupted by the vandalism. Reports also indicate that lines operated by the provider SFR were affected. Free’s parent company has mobilized its teams to restore normal service as quickly as possible.
Olympics organizers have yet to release a statement regarding the potential impact on the Games. The situation is under investigation, and efforts are underway to repair the damaged infrastructure and ensure that communications services are fully restored.
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