In article , "Pete C."
wrote:

If say a big mole had eaten the cable, no charge.

A VERY big mole - with a tile spade!

The OP should swallow his pride (and parsimony) and call the telco. Whatever
they charge, they would probably accept payment in installments - probably
with no interest. No big deal.

We USED to be the Mean, Evil Bell System. Not any more!
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JR

Mean Evil Bell System
Historical Society