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image captionThree telecommunications cabinets were set on fire
About 2,700 customers have been left without broadband access after arsonists set fire to three telecommunications cabinets.
Openreach said the cabinets, near the Miami Roundabout on Princes Road in Chelmsford, Essex were attacked on Sunday morning.
As well as losing internet access, the company said about 1,000 customers had lost phone lines.
The firm said engineers were there, but it could take several days to fix.
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image captionFixing the damage would be complex , the company said
An Openreach spokeswoman said: Attacks on our equipment are deeply concerning, especially considering so many people are relying on broadband during lockdown to work, home-school and stay connected with loved ones.