On: The beginning of the end for copper wire

[justin66]

> the elevator guys cut my phone line 3 times

I would be a little concerned about the safety of that elevator.

[bcoates → justin66]

Particularly after the POTS line was disabled! I'd be inclined to check the emergency call button on that elevator and see if anyone picks up.

[oh_sigh → justin66]

Hard to tell. The phone line may have been wired incorrectly or poorly which required the tech to do that

[justin66 → oh_sigh]

A POTS telephone line, which is what we're talking about here, can handle being cut and reconnected without a fuss. It would appear the elevator guys did not notice what they had done or did not understand its importance.

[oh_sigh → justin66]

I agree. But if a field tech knows that a low voltage line is incorrectly in his work space and that someone will fix it if he does cuts it, then the tech may just cut it and let someone else deal with the problem.