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Jul 03, The reputable tree company I use refused to remove the branches from the cable due to possible damage, liability, etc. AT&T is my landline and internet provider (I don't have cable TV). The only shrub stump grinding their non-local call center person could tell me was that AT&T doesn't prune trees, but they would be happy to give me a great deal on U-Verse.

Dec 18, A branch coming from a tree in my back yard is resting on a utility cable. I haven't ascertained which utility it is, but I'm pretty sure its a comcast cable. It might be a Verizon cable. I'm pretty sure it's not a power cable. I see the utility company trims the tree. Yes. Go to their website or call them up and report the address where the issue is.

But as others have already pointed out, don’t expect them to “artistically” cut the branches down to make the tree look decent. They’ll whack and cut in order to get the risky branches away from the wires, grind the branches up, and get back on the road. Depending on your phone and cable company, they may also do the. May 29, According to VDOT, they can take down the tree if the cable company (Verizon) can trim the branches that are tangled on the cable or phone lines.

But they cannot touch it at this time since the branches are tangled with the phone /cable lines. I've been a long time FIOS and Verizon treedelimbing.barted Reading Time: 2 mins. Jun 18, If the tree is on your property you have the responsibility to trim the branches.

ATT has the option to trim branches if they interfere with drop wire or cable in the easement/right of way. My recent experience is that ATT no longer trims foliage on private property.