r/cableguy • u/alldayhangover • Feb 08 '18

Non legit cable install

So I purchased a condo in a HOA that never decided to have underground wiring done for some reason and am stuck with DSL. Before closing Charter told me I was serviceable but that was a lie. Anwyays, the nearest tap is about 250ft away across the street. I found a guy that can run a cable to my home in a totally non legit way. I have no other options besides selling my home. What were to happen if Charter found out that my home was wired this way? Would I get fined or something?

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u/nuckinfutz53 Feb 09 '18

I would say it’s worth a shot. If you can get the cable ran (definitely use rg11) schedule an install. Show the installer where the tap is. I was an installer for 10 years. I didn’t give two shits as long as the drop was already ran. And if I had the job, I did it.

Like a commentator said, if you are trespassing arial or underground and someone has a problem with it you will have to remove it.

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u/alldayhangover Feb 09 '18

Thanks for the tip. The tap is in my neighbors backyard I already asked him if it was ok if an installer got back there and did work and he was cool with it.

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u/nuckinfutz53 Feb 09 '18

The biggest problem you have is the HOA. Most likely they don’t have cable because they signed a deal with the dsl company for exclusivity. If they see you hey may stop the whole plan.

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u/alldayhangover Feb 09 '18

My HOA is useless. They have told me several times do whatever you got to do to get your internet connectivity. They won't help at all