The French government has reported that multiple telecommunications lines have been vandalized, impacting fiber lines, fixed, and mobile phone services in various regions of the country. These incidents occurred as cities across France are currently hosting events for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The extent of the damage and its potential impact on Olympic activities remain unclear at this time.
Marina Ferrari, the secretary of state in charge of digital affairs, revealed that the acts of vandalism occurred overnight from Sunday to Monday, affecting telecommunications operators in several regions. This resulted in localized disruptions to access to fiber lines, as well as fixed and mobile telephone services. Notably, telecom operators Bouygues and Free have confirmed that their services were among those affected, with reports indicating that lines operated by provider SFR were also targeted.
