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how do i report a down phone line

by Mrs. Ena Blick Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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If you see a damaged telephone pole, wire, cable or pedestal, call us at 800-201-4099 to report the problem. If you see a damaged telephone pole, wire, cable or pedestal, call us at 800-244-1111 to report the problem.

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How do I report a fallen phone line?

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  • report fly-tipping
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How to report a faulty phone line?

You can:

  • use the Troubleshoot and Resolve tool in myAT&T app on a smart phone,
  • call AT&T Technical Support at 800-288-2020 or.
  • send a Private Mesage to @ATTU-verseCare .

How do I report a telephone line fault?

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Why are my phone lines not working?

check that all phones are connected to a DSL filter, but not the DSL modem. It is also possible that there is a DSL filter where it is needed, but that filter could be defective without any visible way to know.

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What can I do about a downed phone line?

Stay at least 30 feet away from any downed line. Contact 911 and your local electric ufility.

Who do you call when a line is down?

Stay put and call 911. Honk the horn, roll down your window and make sure to tell passersby not to come near the vehicle.

How do I report down a cable line?

Information on Powerline SafetyNever touch a downed or dangling wire or anyone or anything in contact with it. ... Report any downed power lines immediately by calling the LADWP at 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).More items...•

How do I report an AT&T line down?

Downed or obstructed lines Did you find drooping wires, downed lines, or AT&T equipment in a yard or on the street? Let us know. Call us anytime at 800.288. 2020.

How do I report a downed line on Verizon?

For your safety, do not touch or move the downed line. You can call us at 1.800. VERIZON (1.800. 837.4966) or chat with us by clicking the red Chat Now button on the Contact Us page to report a downed line.

Who is responsible for cable line from pole to house?

Your electric company is only responsible for maintaining and repairing the following items: Wooden utility poles. Overhead and underground power lines. Electric service lines that run between utility poles and to your home.

Can I touch a downed cable line?

A fallen wire is dangerous and should be kept away from you. Don't touch anyone or the line may be touching. A downed power line can cause objects to become energized. Even telephone or cable lines can become energized if you touch them.

How do I know if its a power line or phone line?

It is easy to tell power lines apart from these types of lines - power lines are always higher up on the pole, they always have insulators, and they do not touch other lines. Cable and telephone lines are located further down the pole and are directly attached to power poles without insulators.

How deep are underground telephone lines buried?

The NEC specifies 24 in. as the minimum burial depth for 0V to 600V nominal applications.

Why is my AT&T landline not working?

Unplug the short telephone cord and plug in your corded phone and determine if the problem still exists. If you do not have a clear dial tone, the problem is with the AT&T network. Unplug the corded phone and replace the short telephone cord. Make sure you close and tighten the Telephone Network Interface cover.

How do I get a live person at AT&T?

Talk to a real person at AT&TCall AT&T's service number at 1-800-331-0500.When the automated system alerts you that your call may be recorded, press zero. ... You'll be asked if you're calling from the phone number associated with your account. ... The automated system will ask what service you're calling about.More items...•

Why does my AT&T home phone say no line?

Solution (from AT&T Customer TechSupport): "Unplug the power source on base phone, then unplug each battery on each handset. Wait a minute then re-plug base and other phones. Your messages remain.

How to report a fault on a phone line?

Opt to call the customer service line on your phone bill using an online calling service or another person’s phone in order to report directly that your phone line is fault. Request a service order so that they will be sure to respond to your service call promptly. Check your phone after the service call.

How to find last phone bill?

Find your last phone bill. Look for a website for customer service. You can also go directly to a search engine and type in “Report a fault” and the telephone company name.

How to check if your phone is charged?

1. Pick up your phone. If it is a landline, listen for a dial tone with the dial button is clicked. Check to make sure the base is plugged in and the phone is charged before you move on to the next tests. If it is a cell phone, try calling a number in your contacts since you will not be able to hear a dial tone.

Can I return my old phone if it is faulty?

If you have to find a new phone to do so , you will want to keep the receipt so that you can return it if your old phone isn’t faulty. Find another phone to use for the second part of the test. You can also go on your computer and use an online calling system, such as Skype.

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35 hours ago  · How do I report a downed phone line? Make sure that the phone has no power. Go back inside and check to see if you have a dial tone. Unplug your phone from the phone jack you which to replace. Carefully remove the old wires from the old jack. Carefully begin placing the wires onto your new phone ...

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5 hours ago Then, who do I call for a down phone line? Call our Outage Reporting Line, 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) and select the option to report a downed power line. (Note: please use this option only if you actually see a downed wire. Do not assume that because your power is out there must be a wire down somewhere.)

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29 hours ago  · How do I report a downed telephone line? I have a line in front of my house (laying on the sidewalk) that DTE has told me is a telephone line. I don't have AT&T, or a landline. I called 800-288-2020 and was told to call Risk Management at 800 …

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22 hours ago  · Considering this, how do I report a down phone line? Call our Outage Reporting Line, 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) and select the option to report a downed power line. (Note: please use this option only if you actually see a downed wire. Do not assume that because your power is out there must be a wire down somewhere.)

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18 hours ago  · We see this post is getting a few views. You can call our line group at 800.924.9420. You do not need to be an AT&T account holder to report line issues. Find more information about exposed lines and wires. ChrisZ, AT&T Community Specialist

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11 hours ago  · Report an issue. Select Chat. Call 800.288.2020. Check an issue already reported Call our Buried Wire Center at 800.924.9420 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET. Remember: This number is just for unburied ground cables. Some utility companies mark or paint their lines.

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34 hours ago Accordingly, how do I report a down phone line? Call our Outage Reporting Line, 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877) and select the option to report a downed power line. (Note: please use this option only if you actually see a downed wire. Do not assume that because your power is out there must be a wire down somewhere.)

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7 hours ago If you see a damaged telephone pole, wire, cable or pedestal, call us at 800-244-1111 to report the problem. Tell us about the situation When you contact …

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