I worked for pac bell in the 70s and 80s ( S. Cal. L.A. area ) and never heard of them putting up coax for T.V. or even thinking about getting in the T.V. biz, but I wasn't there and you were, so I believe you. I also know there are bad crews no matter where or who you work for. After afermitive action they had to hire some doosies. I ment no disrespect was just questioning your post. It kinda sounded like you were dising ALL phone lineman. I guess I was just being a little protective of my phone brothers. My mistake.