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Many communications were disrupted on Monday after some radicals disrupted metro train services in Paris, a day before the start of the Olympic Games.
Fiber optic networks in 6 provinces of France were destroyed by some miscreants. A large number of cables were cut, badly affecting communication services. Some fixed and mobile phone services were disrupted. Many cities of France hosting the Paris Olympics were affected. However, it is not known where and how much the impact has been and whether the Olympic Games have been affected. It is known that
The disruption to the fibre optic network had no impact on Paris. The situation is being investigated. State Secretary for Digital Affairs Marina Ferrari said that some regions and telecom operators suffered heavy losses from Sunday night to Monday. Fibre optic line services were disrupted.
According to French police, the vandalism has affected six provinces, including the city of Marseille, which hosts the Olympic football and sailing competitions.
Impact on telecom operators:
Telecom operators Bouygues and Free have suffered a major setback. Their services are disrupted. SFR lines are also affected. According to Free's parent company, their team is working to resume services. Earlier, a day before the Olympic Games began, well-planned attacks were carried out on France's high-speed train network and the train network was disrupted. Due to which 8 lakh tourists were stranded. However, by starting the train service in a phased manner, 7 lakh people were able to travel. One lakh people were affected due to cancellation of trains.
Six government departments affected, services disrupted where football match was going on
A French police official said the breakdown affected about six administrative departments. Service was disrupted in Marseille, where an Olympic football match and a sailing competition were also taking place. It is not known whether the impact extended to other places. Police also noted that power lines were cut deliberately, especially in southern France. No arrests have been made in the case so far. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
One arrested for disrupting train service:
French authorities said a left-wing activist of the SNCF rail company was arrested for allegedly disrupting train services. When he was captured in Oiseley, keys to the SNCF technical complex, equipment and some literature were seized from him.