A Practical Guide to Reducing Costs, Accelerating Deployment, and Building Reliable, Future-Ready Networks In the race to expand broadband infrastructure across the United States, detailed route planning is one of the most critical—and often underestimated—phases of fiber optic network deployment. From the first draft of a design to long-term maintenance decades later, the accuracy and
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When deploying fiber in rural areas, broadband providers often face a critical question: Is aerial fiber cheaper than plowing? The answer depends on multiple factors, including infrastructure readiness, terrain, and regulatory requirements. To make an informed decision, it’s essential to understand the cost drivers of make-ready work (for aerial fiber) and plowing (for underground fiber). What Are Make-Ready Costs? Make-ready costs
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As 2024 comes to a close, the broadband and cybersecurity landscapes continue to evolve at a rapid pace. With new technologies, emerging threats, and shifting consumer expectations shaping our industry, staying ahead of the curve is more critical than ever. To kick off the new year, our executive team has shared their unique insights and
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A decade ago, the broadband industry was humming along, largely unchanged in the way broadband buildouts were engineered and constructed since the widespread deployment of fiber optics. AutoCAD, Visio, and other traditional drafting tools ruled the market, excelling at creating construction work prints and permit documents. Meanwhile, project tracking was managed through clunky spreadsheets, with
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