On Jun 12, 11:02*am, "Bill J." wrote:
Is there an acceptable (legally and to the phone company) way to
install phone wires and exterior service box such that one's phone
service cannot be easily disconnected by burglars, etc. without(at a
minimum) noisy methods and tools?

I would install it as high as possible. Make it be out of reach. Run
the wiring inside as high as possible.