A lot of the time around here, they install a small enclosure outside with a splice inside it. They run a wire inside to the EMTA and a wire inside to the rest of the phone wiring. The splice box is just a disconnect point for them. I don't really like it but then again, I do a lot of re-wiring.
That is pretty standard for all TWC Digital Phone installs. Unless you live in an apartment and share one of those old connection boxes at the end of the building. -- www.twopugsbrand.com Kosher, Vegan, and Organic Certified Dog and Cat treats/foods and other products!