Telecom Experts Urge Congress to Act Against Copper Theft in Capitol Hill Summit
Government Officials and experts showed their support for imposing stronger penalties for infrastructure vandalism.
Government Officials and experts showed their support for imposing stronger penalties for infrastructure vandalism.
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2026 – As the threat of copper theft and communications infrastructure vandalism rises, telecom experts and government officials are urging Congress to act.
In a July 15 Capitol Hill summit, industry leaders and government officials came together to speak in support of federal government action against the growing threat of communications infrastructure theft and vandalism.
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