BT take note

Glenn · Apr 07, 2011, 17:40:33

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12985082

Rik · Apr 07, 2011, 17:43:02

It has a funny side to it, doesn't it - while, perhaps, reflecting on the poverty in that country.

Glenn · Apr 07, 2011, 17:45:46

I do wonder what the charges are for those caught stealing copper line in the UK.

Rik · Apr 07, 2011, 17:47:15

It's usually theft, isn't it. Unless it's a live mains cable, of course, when it might be quite a few amps.

Glenn · Apr 07, 2011, 17:50:12

But if you disrupt a comms network, can they be charged for that too?

Rik · Apr 07, 2011, 17:52:31

Possibly, there may be some obscure statute covering public utilities. I'd like to see cable thieves forced to recompense everyone affected and pay for the cost of repairs. If they can't, or won't, they stay in jail. That should have an impact.

pctech · Apr 10, 2011, 13:26:52

Depends on the utility, in the case of the numpties that have tried to saw through high voltage transmission wires I think a severe fine coupled with the severe burns maybe punishment enough.

Maybe they can't read the Danger of Death/Danger 11000 volts signage.

Rik · Apr 11, 2011, 09:48:22

Usually not, Mitch, they just read the £ signs...

Gary · Apr 11, 2011, 11:02:25

Quote from: pctech on Apr 10, 2011, 13:26:52
Depends on the utility, in the case of the numpties that have tried to saw through high voltage transmission wires I think a severe fine coupled with the severe burns maybe punishment enough.

Maybe they can't read the Danger of Death/Danger 11000 volts signage.

Its the amps that worry me

Rik · Apr 11, 2011, 14:19:23

Bring back Vox, say I.

David · Apr 15, 2011, 16:04:03

Me too they are great amplilifiers