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KCDPT OP t1_isf78ad wrote

Reply to comment by Garlicholywater in New homeowner internet struggles by KCDPT

Yeah this is the problem we have ran into. It’s a flip that was fairly well done, but stupid little issues like this where they didn’t run the cable into the house. Very frustrating.

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Garlicholywater t1_isf7rxb wrote

I honestly don't have any clue why this seems to be such a common practice. I blame HGTV, all those shows never talk about cat6 or coax cables and in this day and age its just as important as power/heating.

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KCDPT OP t1_isf826w wrote

I imagine they hired the cheapest contractor they had and couldn’t give 2 shits about stuff like that. Shame on me for not catching on that. Interestingly the inspector didn’t notice that either

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Ziff7 t1_isg6scc wrote

The inspector doesn’t know what kind of service you’ll go with. Cable vs fiber vs satellite. The inspector is there to check for issues that could be dangerous, deadly, or expensive.

You should also be there with the inspector to question anything you’re concerned about.

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Sluisifer t1_ish1oan wrote

The inspector is looking for defects, not the absence of features you might like.

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JZMoose t1_isgcgwk wrote

Inspector won’t care they’ll just tell you to use WiFi

I’m really confused by the downvotes. I’ve bought 3 houses and not one inspector looked at home wiring. I looked it over because I know what to look for, but they’re looking at expensive shit like HVAC, foundation, and roof. Home networking is so personal they’re never going to say “this house lacks Cat6 in every room”. Most people couldn’t care less.

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Garlicholywater t1_isf96fn wrote

Yeah it sucks. As often as I see it I would be willing to guess its not something that inspections for.

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SlimeQSlimeball t1_isgf8y2 wrote

I just replaced the drop and entry point on a house yesterday where the painters tore it off and clipped it in the ground. Nobody cares until seone notices. Just wait till your installer shows up and if you are lucky you won't get a lazy one and they will run it right.

Your installation appointment is for a full installation of the modem and drop wire to your choice of location, don't do the installers work for them.

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