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.

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Riley Pope

Jan 20, 2025 2:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Digital transformation
  • Communications service providers

The digital divide in fiber management: Research reveals industry transformation

28% of telecommunications organizations still lack a dedicated fiber asset management system.1  For these companies - and many others using outdated solutions - this gap creates cascading challenges that impact everything from customer service to network maintenance.

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Dec 16, 2024 5:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • Communications service providers
  • Fiber network planning

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 made with precision —the complexity is staggering. In tackling these challenges, telecom companies often turn to innovative solutions like asset management systems and geographic information systems (GIS) to streamline their decision-making and improve outcomes. However, success doesn’t come down to a single tool—it’s about choosing the right approach to solve the problem at hand.

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Nov 18, 2024 5:00:00 PM
  • Telecom technologies
  • Digital transformation
  • Communications service providers
  • Customer spotlight

Transforming fiber network management: Lumos' path to million-home coverage

In a recent Fiber Broadband Association webinar, David Smith, Chief Network Officer at Lumos, joined 3-GIS's Director of Product Management, Andrew Wright, to discuss how modern network management solutions are enabling unprecedented scaling in fiber deployments. The conversation revealed how Lumos is leveraging 3-GIS technology to transform their operations enabling them to connect millions of homes. 

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Oct 21, 2024 5:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network management
  • Telecom technologies
  • Communications service providers
  • Fiber network planning

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. We know telecommunications companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to make their data more actionable. Enter GIS (or Geographic Information System). The GIS market in telecommunications is booming, with revenues expected to grow from $1.56 billion in 2021 to $4.48 billion by 2030.1 This exponential growth underscores the transformative impact of GIS on the industry.

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Aug 8, 2024 1:40:44 PM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Telecom technologies
  • FTTH
  • Fiber deployment

Fiber Connect 2024: Shaping the future of connectivity

As the dust settles on another successful Fiber Connect conference, we at 3-GIS find ourselves energized by the innovative spirit and collaborative atmosphere that permeated the Nashville event. Fiber Connect 2024, hosted by the Fiber Broadband Association, brought together industry leaders and technology pioneers, united in the mission to bridge the digital divide and propel America's connectivity infrastructure into the future. 

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Jul 22, 2024 8:00:00 PM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • GIS
  • Communications service providers

Elevating telecom network management with advanced GIS tools

The world of telecom is changing fast, and managing complex networks is getting harder. But there's good news: GIS (Geographic Information System) is here to help and is changing how we plan, design, and manage our telecom networks. Let's explore a few ways using GIS makes a big difference.

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Jun 17, 2024 8:00:00 AM
  • Fiber network industry and markets
  • Internet service
  • RDOF

The vital role of connectivity in modern agriculture

The importance of high-speed internet connectivity stretches across all facets of our lives, impacting sectors we may not think of, such as agriculture. Connectivity is not only important, but essential for sustaining agricultural communities in the United States, as emphasized by Andy Berke, the administrator of the Rural Utilities Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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