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Testing, Repairing and Installing Home telephone Wiring - Introduction


Disclaimer

The information you are about to review is intended to be a guide that will assist customers of telephone service to understand the telephone wiring in their home.  This document provides information that, if used properly, can be helpful in fixing or installing telephone wiring in your home. 

Use of this guide is at your own risk. Wiring that is installed improperly could impair your phone service.  Although the voltage on active telephone wiring is typically very small, it can be hazardous to some individuals and materials. Please read Safety First prior to starting your wiring project. In addition, telephone wiring can conduct dangerous electrical shocks if it comes into contact with power wires.  Caution should be used at all times. 

The Public Service Commission or your telephone service provider have no responsibility for any personal injury or property damage which may result from your installation or attempted installation of inside wiring as discussed in this guide.  By proceeding with this installation, you assume all risk of personal injury or property damage, including but not limited to: loss of service, damage to property, or injury.    If you do not fully understand the concepts laid out in this guide and are not completely comfortable performing the work, do not attempt the installation or repair.  Instead contact a professional such as your telephone service provider.

 

Compiled and Edited by Staff of:

AT&T Wisconsin
CenturyTel
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
Solaris
TDS Telecom
Verizon North – Wisconsin The Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association