Joe is Exactly right, the lines, ground, cable box, DOES NOT belong to the cable company, once it is attached to the home, it belongs to the property owner, fair game. Again, know your laws and regulations before you start pointing fingers
Never argue with idiots, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience
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