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dunc2610's avatar
dunc2610
Tuning in
24 days ago

How do I get external connection removed?

Hi, does anyone know how, once you've left you get Virgin to remove all their 'pole to house' wiring? 

My connection came from the telegraph pole rather than underground and I'd like it all removed. 

4 Replies

  • -tony-'s avatar
    -tony-
    Alessandro Volta

    wait for staff but i think you wont get far with it - they dont remove 'normal' cables so getting them back to do that will be difficult - you can remove all the internal stuff yourself and the external box but the overhead wire will likely have to stay

    • Adduxi's avatar
      Adduxi
      Very Insightful Person

      Most likely similar to Openreach (BT) ?

      The wires are left and not removed when a contract is cancelled

    • dunc2610's avatar
      dunc2610
      Tuning in

      Yeah, the internals went when Lightspeed fitted theirs. But the pole to house cable, and mounting hook was left as they're not allowed to touch it. But its a mess, and I'd like to remove it, I'm not adverse to just chopping the cable and wrapping it around the pole and taping it in place.

      • Matthew_ML's avatar
        Matthew_ML
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        Hey dunc2610, thank you for reaching out and we are sorry to hear about this connection.

        Please can you post a photo of this box / pole so we can see what exactly you are meaning ?