Move to a bigger market? Could try satellite, in the area your in looks rural, maybe plenty of work. Not sure about phone, I know around here the normal phone techs just go out, hook up at tap, hook up at NID, if it doesn't work, they call for a service tech to come trace and fix the problem.
Never argue with idiots, they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience
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