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shure
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Registered: ‎21-01-2013

loose cable from pole

The cable from the telephone pole to my house seems to have worked its way loose in the storms over the weekend and is flapping about in the wind.  Is this something I report to Plusnet as I get line rental through them?
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pwatson
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Re: loose cable from pole

Yes, but don't expect a quick response from BT if the line is still working...
twocvbloke
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Re: loose cable from pole

If it's low enough to grab, then it's a problem if the ol' copper thieves (who'll be out in force today after last night's winds!!) see it and snatch it... Grin
plusnettony
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Re: loose cable from pole

Is it dangerous?
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Oldjim
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Re: loose cable from pole

these are the parameters for reporting direct to Openreach https://www.openreach.co.uk/orpg/home/contactus/tellussomething/tellus.do and it would appear that your loose cable comes into that category
shure
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Re: loose cable from pole

@plusnettony.  It's waving quite merrily in the wind but too high for anyone to reach (about 3-4m).  But considering I share a border with a primary school and it's perilously close to getting caught on their fencing, then I'd hope they might consider it so!
@oldjim  Thanks, I'll check that link out.  Should I also report formally to Plusnet?
shure
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Re: loose cable from pole

reported it to Openreach - thanks Oldjim - and they are going to send someone to inspect within 24 hours.  Waddya know, there are benefits to living next to a primary school Wink
PeterLoftus
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Re: loose cable from pole

Can we have our ball back  Grin
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