An installation for terminating a network cable of a public communication network at customer premises, the installation comprising termination means for terminating the network cable, and connection means allowing a connection to be made between the public communication network and the customer premises via the termination means, the termination means being enclosed within an external wall of the customer premises, the apparatus further including a first closeable access aperture to permit access to the termination means from outside the customer premises, and a second closeable access aperture to permit access to the termination means from within the customer premises.