Saw taken to NoCal fiber optic cables?

Someone apparently climbed down manholes in four locations and cut cables belonging to AT&T and Sprint Nextel early last Thursday. "Don't look at us," said the CWA.

Apr 13th, 2009

Someone apparently climbed down manholes in four locations and cut cables belonging to AT&T and Sprint Nextel early last Thursday. "Don't look at us," said the CWA.

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