Remove NTL boxes

[pauljmoore]

Hi,

I want to have some old NTL boxes removed.  How do I get this done?  Can I simply terminate the cable myself?

[Adduxi · Accepted solution]

You can remove them as there only data in the wires.  If you want to be really nice, you can remove everything back to the omnibox and use a 75 Ohm termination cap on the last connection.  This will stop any noise ingress back to your neighbours.

[pauljmoore]

Thanks Adduxi.

[pauljmoore]

@Virgin.  Can you comment please.

[pauljmoore]

Looking at the box on the outside wall there is a co-ax, but also telephone wires (a blue-white pair) leading to the extension.  What is to be done with the telephone pair?

[Adduxi]

VM are moving all users to VOIP, so no longer use the old copper phone wires.  You can just cut them at the jelly crimps, or insulate with tape.

[Yorkist]

Adduxi, will the copper wires still not be used if a landline is retained or the only service?  Understand they will be redundant if DSL/co-ax wiring is installed or present.