Being a lineman - i will post some info to try and help anyone else looking for the answer to this. Typically, the company responsible for removing an old pole will be the last utility left to have NOT moved their lines over to the new pole. It will only be either your local power company or verizon, as verizon will move any other 3rd party lines like those belonging to cable companies.
Heading off on vacation is a chance to get away from it all, but while you're gone, the bills keep rolling in.
Or do they? You probably know to put a hold on your newspaper and mail, but temporary service suspensions, which are offered for everything from your landline and wireless phones to your high-speed Internet and cable, allow you to shut down your service (and those monthly bills) while you're away.
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Each cable company has a different policy. Some will let you put a 'vacation hold' on your account. You pay a minimal fee ($5 - $10) and they'll keep your account in good standing, but you won't have service. Once the season starts up again, you can get your TV service back for the regular subscription fee.
If they can't do that, cancel the service during the off season. They'll probably charge a disconnect and reconnect fee. Those two fees are usually less than one month's service, so you'll still save money. Sometimes you'll even qualify for those introductory rates if you've gone without service for long enough (or if you put the service under someone else's name—like a roommate or partner).
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If you don't want to go through the hassle, downsize some of your options in the off-season. Webblog My Dollar Plan has some easy ways to cut back like cutting down on the premium channels or getting rid of extra cable boxes. Go down to the bare minimum in the off-season if you aren't watching TV.
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