News and perspectives from the world of fiber optic networking

There's a lot to say in the world of fiber optic networking - planning, design, mapping, technology, software, database, permitting, dark fiber, fiber-to-the-home. The experienced network professionals of 3-GIS know the challenges you face & implement solutions daily.

Hero icon

3-GIS Team

3-GIS is used by companies worldwide to transform how they plan, design, construct, and manage their networks.
Find me on:
Feb 2, 2017 2:29:44 PM
Article Article
  • Telecom technologies

Improve network data using GIS

New telecommunication networks are being created at a rate never seen in our lifetime. There is a rush to get things built and new clients online to generate revenue. This fast - paced world is pushing for new technology to be adopted while causing pinch points in some areas and over-building in others. The cost difference of installing a 48-strand cable verse a 96-strand cable is nominal, so many companies put in more than needed in order to generate revenue from the dark fiber.

Read More
Nov 2, 2016 1:47:00 PM
Article Article
  • Fiber network design and automation
  • FTTH

FTTH design & engineering standards- what you need to be successful?

Many of our customers are facing challenges as it relates to documenting specifications, data models, and output required to support the end-to-end design and construction process for fiber to the home (FTTH). This is true whether you are considering utilizing conventional CAD-based technology or leveraging a geographic information system (GIS). 3-GIS has faced these challenges head on with our customers and wanted to pass on some lessons learned for consideration.

Read More
Feb 2, 2016 1:37:00 PM
Article Article
  • Fiber network management

Municipal FTTH planning - Do you have all the information you need?

Whether you're a city evaluating the feasibility of a fiber to the home (FTTH) deployment or a city being inundated by requests to support a carrier’s network deployment, contextually understanding the costs and supporting information required to plan a network is critical to success. This understanding includes data to support planning activities and its impacts on costs and network layout across your constituents.

Read More
Mar 2, 2015 11:08:00 AM
Article Article
  • Fiber network industry and markets

3-GIS fiber network solutions - an interview with Co-founder Tom Counts

3-GIS works with telecommunications and engineering companies worldwide to help them plan, design, and manage fiber networks.  Clients range from having one user in an organization to thousands. Having such a broad customer base is a blessing, but it can cause confusion about the true scope of capabilities of 3-GIS | Network Solutions. 3-GIS Co-founder Tom Counts was the subject of a recent interview where he had the opportunity to address some of these common questions and misconceptions about the solution.

Read More