U.K. internet provider's bailout cancelled because rats chewed through its fiber optic cables — biodegradable cable jackets use soy- or corn-based materials, attracting hungry rats
Published: (January 31, 2026 at 06:00 AM EST)
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Source: Tom's Hardware
Source: Tom’s Hardware
Summary
A British broadband internet provider refused to buy a distressed competitor as its entire fiber network has reportedly been chewed up by rats and rodents.