Copper wire theft has surged by 78% so far this year, Bell says
2 sources·Updated July 29, 2026
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- MobileSyrup CA·1h agoBell is tired of rising copper theft — and you should be, too
If your home internet or cell service has randomly dropped over the past few months, it’s possible you’ve been dealing with a copper thief. According to a press release from Bell, copper theft is on the rise, with the company logging 993 incidents of copper theft and vandalism…
Read at MobileSyrup CA → - CBC Business CA·3h agoCopper wire theft has surged by 78% so far this year, Bell says
Bell says it's seen a surge in copper wire thefts across its telecommunications infrastructure in 2026, which can disrupt phone and internet services.
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