Cable TV in BsAs, Episode 3
17/09/11 22:10 Filed in: Argentina
After a "no show" on thursday the apartment owner had a heated conversation with Cablevision who were adamant that cable guy #3 had called. He hadn't.
Another appointment was made for today between 13:00 and 17:00. I was there at 13:00 and cable guy #4 showed up.
The wretchedness of Cablevision's operation became more apparent. The cable guys are independent contractors without, it appears, too much support from Cablevision. Cable guy #4 had an old rucksack with a broken zip. It was held closed with cable ties which he cut to open his rucksack. His toolbox was falling apart.
Our cable run was diabolical. In the end a new section of cable was inserted and simply dangled down 14 stories. In the middle of all this cable guy #5 showed up at 14:15. Some confusion about appointments.
Cable run. Most buildings in the area are like this. Without control the cable/telephone/electricity/satellite companies do pretty much as they like.
No planning control = mess.
Finally, at around 15:00, we had a functioning cable/internet service. I then had to sign four pages of assorted contracts with no copies provided for the owner who was paying for the service.
Another appointment was made for today between 13:00 and 17:00. I was there at 13:00 and cable guy #4 showed up.
The wretchedness of Cablevision's operation became more apparent. The cable guys are independent contractors without, it appears, too much support from Cablevision. Cable guy #4 had an old rucksack with a broken zip. It was held closed with cable ties which he cut to open his rucksack. His toolbox was falling apart.
Our cable run was diabolical. In the end a new section of cable was inserted and simply dangled down 14 stories. In the middle of all this cable guy #5 showed up at 14:15. Some confusion about appointments.
Cable run. Most buildings in the area are like this. Without control the cable/telephone/electricity/satellite companies do pretty much as they like.
No planning control = mess.
Finally, at around 15:00, we had a functioning cable/internet service. I then had to sign four pages of assorted contracts with no copies provided for the owner who was paying for the service.