In nine departments across France, unknown individuals have cut fiber-optic cables that provide broadband services throughout the country. Paris was not affected, according to Bloomberg. The French telecommunications company SFR reported that its network was disrupted between 1:00 AM and 3:00 AM Paris time on July 29. The provider is using alternative routes to serve customers, although traffic redirection may lead to reduced speeds. Other operators, including Iliad SA’s Free and Netalis, also reported damage to their networks and are working on traffic rerouting. A representative from the Par…