This is a view of a pole in the neighbor's back yard. I'm no lineman, but something just doesn't look right here. Any ideas? UPDATE: answer provided by Richard Magoffin, Thanks!! "This is a span terminal for drop wire connections (the wires that "drop" to your house). The splice chamber has fallen open, might want to give your telco a call, as when it rains you might find your phone line a bit noisy. When water gets into cable like this, it can cause trouble for years."