Chinese try to destroy all cell service in NY? Seriously WTF?

The Secret Service has foiled a plot to disrupt cell service in New York City by dismantling a large, hidden telecommunications network just as the United Nations General Assembly gathered in Manhattan. The network, which consisted of hundreds of servers and over 100,000 SIM cards, was capable of crippling the city's entire cellular infrastructure and jamming 911 calls.
Details of the thwarted plot:
Massive hardware cache: Investigators discovered more than 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards in multiple "SIM farm" locations across the tri-state area. These devices allowed for anonymous, encrypted communications between criminal groups and foreign actors.
Strategic timing: The network was found and dismantled in September 2025, just as close to 150 world leaders were arriving in New York for the U.N. General Assembly. The equipment was concentrated within 35 miles of the U.N. headquarters.
Investigation origins: The investigation began in the spring of 2025 after anonymous telecommunication threats were made against senior U.S. government officials, including some with direct access to the president.
Initial discovery: The Secret Service traced the swatting threats to several vacant apartments and homes within the tri-state area, leading them to discover the hidden network. Agents also seized illegal firearms and cocaine from the sites.
Significant capabilities: Officials warned that the network's potential for disruption was immense. It could have flooded networks with up to 30 million text messages a minute, potentially causing catastrophic chaos.
Current status of the investigation
Ongoing analysis: The Secret Service is conducting a massive forensic examination of the seized devices, which is expected to take significant time.
Foreign connection suspected: While no arrests have been announced, early analysis of communications indicates ties to "nation-state threat actors" and known criminals.
Threat neutralized: According to Secret Service officials, the dismantled network no longer poses a threat to the city's telecommunications infrastructure.

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