atcomsystems.ca/forum Forums Thread Like Summary - Verizon FiOS: Self Installation = User Moves ONT?

Over on dslreports, I spotted a topic in the Verizon FiOS forum concerning a user who physically moved the ONT from outside his house to the inside.

My understanding is that the ONT is a part of Verizon's network and should only be handled by Verizon's technicians. I posted a response in that light, but the reply that the OP left was along the lines of "whatever".

Am I correct in that the person should not have moved the ONT themselves?

Here is the link to the topic:

https://www.dslreports.com/forum/r33347311-ONT-Moved-Verizon-ONT-indoors

Verizon has shifted to installing ONTs inside whenever possible. The old Tellabs 611 which was replaced last year when I upgraded my Internet service from 75/75 to 400/400 served us for almost 13 years. From what I've read, the long life was because the Verizon contractor installed it in the basement as opposed to outside the house. Externally mounted ONTs tend to have shorter lifespans.