Cut cable causes disruption to Northland phone services

Telephone services for Northland residents were disrupted yesterday after a fibre-optic cable was accidentally cut at Waimauku, northwest of Auckland.

Telecom spokeswoman Mary Parker said contractors working at a site cut the cable just before midday.

National, international and mobile call services for all those living around or north of Waimauku were disrupted. Local and emergency calls were unaffected.

Ms Parker said the service was restored gradually throughout the day. All customers should have had full service by 9 pm.