is it illegal for me to access my outdoor cable internet box to replace and rearrange splitters?

[flipflop2234]

I want to get rid of all my splitters and have the most direct connection to my modem. I was going to use a coaxial double male ended coupler. Am I legally allowed to access my cable box to do this? I live in a house where a line comes in from the street via a large orange cable and my box is held closed by a twisty plastic thing that I can easily undo.  I have Mediacom cable internet. 

[Windows7ge]

I believe it's similar situation with your power company where by "tampering" with the equipment they can fine you or revoke your service.

 

If the service has already been discontinued then I don't believe there's anything to stop you but if that's a managed in service box by the company opening it could get you in trouble with them. I'd run it by them first to see if they can do this re-arranging for you.

[Cyberspirit]

You should ask your ISP instead. Wouldn't want to get a fine for no reason.

[nick name]

Open it up and have a look to see if what you want to accomplish can be done.  They can see if it's been opened but how would they ever know it was you?  

[Donut417]

2 hours ago, flipflop2234 said:

I want to get rid of all my splitters and have the most direct connection to my modem. I was going to use a coaxial double male ended coupler. Am I legally allowed to access my cable box to do this? I live in a house where a line comes in from the street via a large orange cable and my box is held closed by a twisty plastic thing that I can easily undo.  I have Mediacom cable internet. 

Did they lock it? Comcast doesnt lock ours, so I did move the splitters inside. They have since came by at least once to fix and issue and never said anything. The fact is, if they want to disconnect you they would put a filter on the line or cut the line so you cant use it. 

[Salacious B Crum]

I can't comment on the legality but I can confirm that when I switched from comcast to verizon comcast abandoned the splitter/hardware equipment, matter of fact they probably don't even know its location as they use contractors who just fricken drill away and find a place that's the most convenient for them

[mynameisjuan]

From a US ISP, past the drop, the line from the pole to the house, its the customers responsibility and property. Where it attaches is called the NID. Its "locked" but has no restrictions. This applies to almost any US provider.

 

You can move, unplug, replace anything from the drop onwards. However, if you are in the NID and cut a cable, break a connector or anything that causes your connection to drop and need repairs, you will be charged for the labor and parts.