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author: "Eric Priezkalns"
published: "2011-09-05T05:00:42+00:00"
modified: "2015-02-16T21:43:09+00:00"
title: "BT Battles Cable Theft in Northern Ireland"
permalink: "https://commsrisk.com/bt-battles-cable-theft-in-northern-ireland/"
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# BT Battles Cable Theft in Northern Ireland

Criminals that steal copper cables are a plague on telcos, in both rich and poor countries. They disrupt services to customers, drive up costs and take away revenues. Take a look at [this story](http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-14675955) about BT’s response to a spate of thefts in Northern Ireland.