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Who owns a telephone pole?
One utility
One utility owns the pole, but multiple utilities use it — and each has its own way of numbering it.
How much is a telephone pole worth?
Cost: From $350 to $1,800. That’s just the pole. Add in labor and equipment costs, and it can cost as much as $3,000 to replace a pole that has been knocked down by, say, a storm or a car.
Who can wire my house for Ethernet?
With most things internet-related, your ISP is the first place to call—but not with Ethernet wiring. Most ISPs won’t touch anything except your modem/router. While some computer service companies offer Ethernet installation, most homeowners entrust the wiring to a local licensed electrician.
Can I run Ethernet over telephone cable?
Ethernet uses two pairs (four wires), one for send and one for receive. Telephones use two wires. Therefore, you can run both ethernet and telephone over the same wire, and still have two wires left over.
How much does a 25 ft telephone pole weigh?
The Premium Pole
| class | ||
|---|---|---|
| weight (in pounds) | ||
| 25 | 490 | |
| 30 | 650 | |
| 35 | 829 |
What happens if you hit a telephone pole?
If you’ve hit a telephone pole or street light, you’ll need to pay the city to replace it. These poles aren’t cheap and can cost thousands of dollars to replace. If you drive off and don’t report the collision, you can even be charged with a misdemeanor hit and run for property damage.
How much does it cost to have someone install an Ethernet cable?
The cost of installing ethernet cable in a house ranges from $0.25 to $0.70 per foot of cable.
Do you need an electrician to install Ethernet cable?
Electricians, licensed ones can install Ethernet.
What happens to utility poles when they move wires?
Normally but not always, the last utility that moves their wires, will remove the pole. If it’s a pole not owned by any utility company, you’re probably on your own. AND always write down the name /number of the person dealing with your issue when they come to your home.
Do power lines run under your property?
Many homeowners have underground or overhead power lines running through their properties. All types of utility companies are granted easements on the lands over or under which their lines run. Your electric power company, for example, usually has an easement to use the portion of your land on which its towers and lines sit.
What is an electric power easement on a property?
Property Owner Rights & Electric Power Easement When you buy a home and its associated land, your property title might include an easement that gives someone else the right to cross or access it for a specific purpose. An easement held by an electricity provider allows it to erect and maintain electric power equipment on your land.
Will vz remove a utility pole?
Normally but not always, the last utility that moves their wires, will remove the pole. If it’s a pole not owned by any utility company, you’re probably on your own. AND always write down the name /number of the person dealing with your issue when they come to your home. You should not contact VZ repair until you have all the info on this pole.