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Investigation underway into 'mulitple acts of sabotage' on French telecom networks

French telecom operators Bouygues Telecom, SFR , Orange, Virgin and NRJ logos Reuters/Charles Platiau

The French government has launched an investigation after multiple telecommunications lines were hit by acts of vandalism on Monday, affecting fibreoptic cables and phone lines as cities around France host events for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

France's second largest telecommunications company, SFR, has said it has made repairs in several areas and "workarounds" have kept the impact of the sabotage to a minimum.

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