Overhead BT (i think) phone cable and trampoline problem

Beckbock · 13-02-2015, 13:36

Hi there,

I have virgin media at home, so do not require a BT line into my house. There is a current one, its very old, and goes across my garden right where my daughter and I would like a trampoline to be situated. There is no other situation for teh trampoline. The cable will interfere with her bouncing. Can I remove this cable, if so, how? Can I just cut and unhook? Then secure it around the telegraph pole, which is right next to my property?

Thanks in advance!

rhyds · 13-02-2015, 14:15

If its definitely a BT/Openreach line, you should really contact them to move it, as you're not allowed to tamper with their equipment yourself. Try the link below under "About Our Network Equipment"

http://www.homeandwork.openreach.co.uk/who-to-contact/

jb66 · 13-02-2015, 20:32

If someone did cut it then what would happen?

rhyds · 13-02-2015, 20:47

In theory, you can be prosecuted for tampering with their kit. In practice if it did turn out to be a live line and someone saw you do it then Openreach could pursue costs.

Beckbock · 14-02-2015, 08:21

Thanks everyone. The bit that connects to the house is very old and corroded. If it were to come away, it wouldnt be my fault would it

qasdfdsaq · 14-02-2015, 11:56

It's stronger than you think.