You may have seen our construction crews around by this point, but we want to keep you in the know the closer we get to your home. There are very specific steps to our construction process, and this article gives a quick breakdown of them followed by some frequently asked questions.
Neighborhood Installation
This phase focuses on fiber placement, and includes trenching, boring, conduit installation, strand placement, and fiber lashing for the streets and neighborhoods off the mainline – with more precise termination points. This step can be one of the most visible near your home before running fiber to your house. It is important because it allows for a strong network that limits disruptions. Our team will install conduit and handholes that will hold the fiber providing your neighborhood connections. Through directional drilling, this is minimally invasive and protects your property. The handholes look similar to sprinkler valve boxes, are flush to the ground, and run along the right-of-way. We carefully replace the sod, and restore the area to its original condition.
Home-Side Splicing
Drop fiber is spliced from the splitter to the terminal or home, with fusion splicing performed in handholes. Each drop is tested for signal strength.
STEP 1: SPLICING THE FIBER
Splicing fiber is a meticulous process. Members of our team will connect strands from the hub, separating them to the different home lines. Specialized equipment is used to guide the fiber through the installed conduit. Using precision tools, each fiber strand is fused together in a van or trailer stationed nearby.
STEP 2: RUNNING FIBER TO YOUR HOME
We’ll schedule a time to meet at your home and discuss the best route to run fiber from the street to your home. Together, we’ll find the ideal spot for installation and finalize a time to schedule the fiber installation. The fiber will run just below the sod layer, preserving your lawn’s appearance and making the line virtually invisible after the next mow. We also install a small enclosure on your home near existing utility boxes that will take the connection inside.
Home Install Scheduling
Customers are notified that service is available, and scheduling is initiated. Drop fiber to each home is confirmed, technicians are scheduled for ONT and router installation, and a final system check is completed. One of our technicians will come to your home and install fiber and set up your internet. Wi-Fi equipment will be configured and tested. Our technician can also help you connect devices.
Our goal is to make the installation process fast, efficient, and done they way you want it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will you have to mark up my yard?
A: Law requires calling 811 before digging. Locators will visit your property and mark existing utilities. Accurate marking is critical to prevent damage to existing infrastructure during the fiber installation process. There will be temporary flags and biodegradable paint on grass and sidewalks. The paint will naturally fade in about 30 days. This may happen multiple times through the process.
Q: Are crews allowed to dig or work near my yard?
A: All work is properly permitted by our trained professionals that follow statutes for construction and utility services. Work occurs in the public right of way, ensuring compliance with county regulations.
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