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In article <Pine.OSF.3.91.960611130724.30124B-100000@alcor.concordia.ca> "Mindy J. Sichel" <mj_sich@alcor.concordia.ca> writes:
>Has anyone ever had any phone wiring done by anyone besides Bell?  An 
>individual, a private contractor, etc.?  
>
>I just got off the phone with Bell, and before quoting me their 
>outrageous rates, the rep was quick to point out that you can do the 
>work yourself, or have it done by whoever you like (instead of having 
>Bell do it).  Does this mean an ordinary electrician, or do I have to 
>find a special contractor?  For that matter, could I do it myself?  

Bell's rates are indeed ridiculous.  Whether you should try to do it
yourself depends on what you want to do.  Going through walls, for
example, is tricky if you don't have the extra long drill bits that
Bell engineers carry.  If you don't have to go through walls, and you
can use a screwdriver, telephone wiring is straightforward.  You can
get a guide that explains the colour coding, connections, etc, from
a Bell outlet.  You can buy the parts in various places, but I have
found that Canadian Tire in Alexis Nihon Plaza has one of the best
selections.  Plan what you want, make measurements, and buy what you
need -- usually jacks, wire, and insulated electrical staples to hold
the wire in place.  When you open an existing jack, make a note of
how it's wired.  It may save time to make temporary connections and
try it out before putting everything in place.  If you have only one
phone line, arrange with a friend to call you from time to time to
provide a test.

>Any comments (or recommendations- know someone good?) would be welcome.

I am not volunteering.

Have fun,
Peter