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Making the most of duct space: Challenges and opportunities
When people talk about fiber networks, the spotlight usually goes to the cable itself. But ducts, the conduit that carries it all, may be the most...
Fiber network planning and design
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Seeing beneath our feet: Unlocking the power of NUAR and GIS
The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) promises a potentially significant step forward for asset owners, utility providers, and network...
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Planned Connections: Redefining how teams handle change in a live fiber management system
In fiber network operations, change is constant. Whether turning up a new customer, rerouting around a break, or expanding capacity, the underlying...
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The hidden costs of not using OSP design software
Some network operators still rely on manual processes or outdated tools for outside plant (OSP) design, assuming they can cut costs by avoiding...
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Along the Path: How can we produce insight-driven designs?
Welcome to the first edition of Along the Path for 2025! This quarter, we’re exploring how 3-GIS | Web helps you design smarter, more efficient fiber...
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Precision planning: The new foundation for fiber deployment success
Imagine planning a city-wide fiber network rollout. Countless decisions about routes, equipment placement, and infrastructure requirements must be...
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Making fiber network connectivity modeling easier
Connectivity modeling, or ensuring that fiber strands, splices, and equipment accurately mirror real-world configurations, is fundamental to fiber...
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Decoding customer needs with GIS
Data, data, data. We are all about data. It is the foundation of today's telco world, from where to deploy next to how to serve our customers best....
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No more versioning?
For physical network inventory systems, especially for fiber networks, versioning is a crucial concept. Versioning allows network planners and...
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Collecting railroad crossing information for fiber planning
Recently, I tuned into a webinar hosted by the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) all about permitting. One topic that caught my attention was the...