AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon join STRIKE against US cable theft
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon joined the STRIKE initiative in the United States in June 2026 to address copper cable theft and vandalism that disrupt internet service.
- AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon joined the STRIKE initiative in the US.
- The Internet & Television Association reported 18,327 theft and vandalism incidents affecting network wires.
- The report said the incidents affected nearly 12 million people.
- The reported rate was 1,527 incidents per month, or 50 per day.
- The association said incidents increased 59% since 2024.
The Internet & Television Association said there were 18,327 incidents of theft and vandalism affecting the wire networks that deliver internet connectivity to customers’ homes in the United States. The association said those incidents affected nearly 12 million people.
The Internet & Television Association said the incident rate equals 1,527 cases per month, or 50 cases per day on average. The association also said the number of incidents increased by 59% since 2024.
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, described in the source as the top three US carriers, joined the STRIKE initiative after the report was published. The source did not provide further operational details about the initiative beyond its focus on fighting copper cable theft and reducing internet service disruptions.
Related questions
- What is the STRIKE initiative in the United States?
- How many cable theft and vandalism incidents did the Internet & Television Association report?
- How many people were affected by cable theft-related network disruptions in the US?
- Which US carriers joined STRIKE?
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