Widespread internet outage Friday caused by damaged cables

Posted Aug 25, 2025 09:49:44 AM.

Last Updated Aug 25, 2025 09:49:47 AM.

What caused a widespread internet outage in Waterloo Region Friday afternoon?

Waterloo Regional Police said Monday it’s due to extensively damaged communications cables in Cambridge.

Police said the damaged cables were found in the Speedsville Road and Royal Oak Road area of the city around 2:30 p.m. Friday.

They add nothing was stolen but investigators are actively looking for the suspect or suspects involved.

Crews were out all Friday afternoon, evening and overnight to get everything repaired by Saturday morning.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.