Do Internet providers use the same lines?

Depends what you mean. Unless the ISP is going to put in new wires or run a new fiber to your house the last segment of wire is going to be the same. In some areas they have forced the company that owns the wire to lease it to other companies. This is mostly for telephone type wire for DSL connections.

Are all coax cables connected in a house?

In most houses all the coax cable is either connected by splinters that run room to room or there is some central place the coax runs to. The coax cables may or may not be connected together in that central location.

What coax do cable companies use?

The three most common cable sizes are RG-6, RG-11 and RG-59:

• RG stands for “radio guide.” The numbers of the various versions of RG cable refer to the diameter (59 meaning .
• Most non-industrial coax is now known as RG-6, but installers may use a thicker cable, like RG-11.

Are TV and internet coax cables the same?

Cable internet service uses the same coaxial cable network as cable television to provide your home with internet. First, your internet service provider sends a data signal through the coaxial cable, or coax cable, into your home—specifically, to your modem.

How do I know if my coax is connected?

Simply plug the DSS-01 Coax Cable Tester into the coaxial outlet you need to test and press the button. You will start receiving results instantly, and in less than 10 seconds, you will know if your coax outlet is live. When the LED-light indicator is red, it means the outlet is not live and is not receiving a signal.

Does AT use coax cable?

Yes, AT uses coaxial cables and phone jacks. They also use many other things.

What coax cable does Comcast use?

In hooking up a Comcast cable box, the Comcast manual specifies that you need a 75 ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors.