How can we protect our backyard wires from exposure without cable or a landline?
Asked by William Cooper 
5 months ago
Last Updated: July 26, 2024
I was trimming some bushes in the backyard and this unexpected thing occurred. We don’t have cable or a landline, but I’m concerned about this being exposed. We’ve never had this problem with the wires before. What should we do?
Give the cable company a call. No need to worry about it.
Wow, you did it! You joined the 99% of people who have also ditched cable!
‘t worry, it won’t cause any harm to you.
If that cable isn’t being used, no need to stress. But if it’s running to your neighbor’s house, they might realize. Contact your cable company to find out its destination. Alternatively, you could dig it up to investigate. Typically, those cables aren’t buried very deep.
You can dial 811 and they’ll give you info on underground utilities.
Oh wow, is that the cable for Netflix?
‘t worry, those lines are not active. You’re safe.
Let’s bury it and put it out of our minds.
I personally don’t use cable or a landline, but I do have similar cables in some rooms for connecting to the internet. If your internet is working fine, the cable is likely old and can be removed unless it belongs to a neighbor. You can bury it or trace where it leads. Not necessary to contact the cable company unless necessary.
Just removed 5 old internet cables from my front yard. It’s important to know the location of your internet cables to prevent damage.
I’m actually a utility locator. Can you tell me where the cut occurred?
Just walk away slowly and consider deleting this post to avoid any unwanted attention from the cable company.
Rg6 is typically used for cable and satellite TV/internet. You can easily remove it if it’s on your property and not affecting the main line. No need to involve anyone else or worry about the neighbors.
To be honest, if the cable isn’t buried at the right depth, it’s really not something you need to worry about. 🤷
Just keep doing your thing!
It’s most likely just an old cable that serves no purpose now, so you can ignore it.
If you’re new to the neighborhood and you notice someone nearby who has more experience, just approach them. They might have encountered a similar situation or know how to handle it. The labels seem to have a name on them, so why not reach out to them for help?
There’s probably a number you can call before digging in your area. They’ll tell you if there are any wires on your property.