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Seminole County residents say workers installing new internet lines are damaging their properties

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Some people who live in Seminole County said subcontractors installing new fiber lines are damaging their properties.

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Internet companies are digging in neighborhoods all over Central Florida.

Moises Guzman of Winter Springs said subcontractors from a company called Wow came to install the lines outside his home.

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But they ended up drilling into the sewer line which caused a backup in his house.

The company said homeowners should reach out if their property was damaged.

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They say the repairs will be made free of charge.

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