Copper wire thieves knock out phone and internet services for hundreds of customers

Workers with Ziply Fiber are working on repairs Wednesday after cables were cut by copper thieves causing service issues for hundreds of customers.

According to Ziply Fiber, the thefts took place sometime overnight on Tuesday in Kirkland and just east of Redmond. The cut wires have impacted phones, internet and 911 services.

Vice President of Marketing at Ziply Fiber Ryan Luckin said as of Wednesday afternoon, about 350 voice and data customers were affected in Kirkland and about 40 customers were affected in the Redmond area.

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