Copper Wire Thefts Leave Hacienda Heights Residents Without Phone and Internet Service
Residents Pleading for Help
Residents of Hacienda Heights are pleading for help after copper wire theft has left them without phone and internet service for months. The wire thefts have left some customers without service for seven months, according to the Hacienda Heights Improvement Association.
Impact on the Community
The area already has spotty cell phone service, making the landline telephones of the utmost importance, especially in cases of emergency. “It can affect businesses and it’s a safety and security concern,” said Ali Wiener, a HHIA board member. Wiener added that in some cases, wire repairs are performed, only for the new wire to be stolen yet again within a day.
Frontier Communications Unresponsive
The communications company whose equipment is being targeted, Frontier Communications, did not immediately respond to a request for comment by KTLA.
Conclusion
The situation in Hacienda Heights highlights the need for immediate action to address the copper wire thefts and restore phone and internet service to affected residents. The community is counting on authorities and telecommunications companies to take concrete steps to prevent further thefts and ensure the continued availability of essential services.
FAQs
Q: How long have residents been without phone and internet service?
A: According to the Hacienda Heights Improvement Association, some customers have been without service for seven months.
Q: What is the impact of copper wire thefts on the community?
A: The thefts have left some residents without phone and internet service, affecting businesses and posing a safety and security concern, especially in cases of emergency.
Q: Has Frontier Communications responded to the situation?
A: No, Frontier Communications did not immediately respond to a request for comment by KTLA.
