For information on Cable Sizing and Routing, Slack Loops , Conduit and Underground Structures, Strand and Aerial Placement, Splicing and Fiber Assignments, Multiport Service Terminal (MST), Aerial Drops, Underground Drops, […]

Why Fiber Optic Networks are Preferred •Virtually unlimited speed, limited only by the equipment you place on the ends of the fiber •Can carry signals for long distances –Undersea fiber […]

•The visual fault locator is required and they are cheap.  It is tone and trace for fiber. •The light source and power meter aren’t required, but are useful as it […]

Fiber Optic Splicing •Fiber optic cable is spliced one optical fiber at a time •Recommended technique is to fusion splice fiber –Fusion splicing melts two ends of bare optical fibers […]

“This book is a practical guide to designing and building wireless networks in local communities, enhancing lives through improved communication, access to information for educational, social and economic growth. Its […]

This guide is focused on the very earliest stages of starting a WISP - determining feasibility up through connecting the first few customers. It includes step by step information. https://startyourownisp.com

When working with contractors to build a network you will want key network information documented and drawn. Here are some requirements that should be included.

Here you can find an example of terms and conditions for working with contractors when constructing fiber networks based on the Merit research and education network in Michigan.

This is the FOA's Guide To Fiber Optics & Premises Cabling. It includes almost a thousand pages of materials created by the FOA covering the basics to advanced topics on […]

The Neighborhood Network Construction Kit is a set of documentation resources from the Open Technology Institute. Open Technology has used these tools in workshops around the world and in the […]

The purpose of this worksheet is to draw out the best method(s) to measure the progress of your project. The digital worksheet can be found by clicking here.

The Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband (SHLB) Coalition suggests that supporting Wi-Fi and wireless networking for community anchor institutions is crucial. Community anchors include tribal government buildings, community centers, schools, […]

Here you can find an example of a RFP Checklist to ensure you have all your technical requirements. Here you can view a feasibility study for a request for proposal: […]

Here you can find a pdf document to "Technical Guide to Dig Once Policies" from CTC technology and energy engineering and business consultants. *Remember it is important to map locations […]

This resources form OTELCO provides an overview of fiber optics, DSL, cable, and fixed wireless networks. It also provides information on the benefits of broadband, construction methods, and finance and […]

This video provides information on EPC and the four main parts of LTE.

This session take an in-depth look at fiber networks. Supporting resource: