What is the box attached to the outside of my house that reads "telephone network interface"?

Question

Recently I have been noticing very peculiar things around my house that I havent noticed before.I have been noticing that we alot more big,black wires going into the house.From every corner of the house.There everywhere.They lead to gray,plastic boxes attached to the house.there is at least three maybe four boxes.One of them had "ameritec" on it.I opened it up.Inside there were lots of splitters.The newest one reads "telephone network interface".Also things like telephone cords turning up everywhere and Lots of extention cords and adapters.Also new outlets.Yes outlets,the kind you would plug a toaster or a lamp into.Do I have an electrician fairy or what?According to my husband,he doesnt know the first thing about wiring."not guilty"he says,then he accuses me of puting them in.Theres also about 4-5 lines leading from all different areas of the house to the telephone lines on the telephone poles.I know my lying,cheating spouse of 17 years is behind all of this.What is "this"?HELP ME!

Answer 1

It could be your phone is tapped or someone is using your phone lines meaning stealing your phone line, even though you can still use it.

Answer 2

If there's a box about every so often in front of a house and at every house there's a smaller box or what looks like a water meter hole cover then it's a junction box that supplies cable to several homes..if there is a box at every home then it may be illegal tapping. You could call the provider and ask how the homes on your block are connected. If the neighbor hired someone..then more than likely it's a junction box that supplies cable to several homes.

Answer 3

Yup, it sounds like you have an electrician fairy flitting around your house, adding boxes & wires just for fun. But fortunately they're fairly simple to get rid of, if you're willing to do the work.

They usually come out at night when they think you're sleeping. Hang out in the shrubbery after dark with a can or Raid or Black Flag "Electrician Fairy" spray. When they come flying by to add some more wiring, jump out screaming "FAIRY FAIRY GO AWAY, OR I'LL GET YOU WITH THIS SPRAY!" at the top of your lungs, and let `em have it right in the face with the fairy spray. Don't hesitate or they'll flitter off, only to return another night.

You may have to hang out in the bushes for several nights before you see them, but trust me - it will be worth it in the long run to get rid of those pesky little fairy buggers once & for all.

Good luck!

Answer 4

They make your telephone work.
The plugs maybe power source for repairmen.