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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May 22, 2018 10:20:30 AM
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  • Fiber network management
  • Fiber network design and automation
  • Telecom technologies

Let technology power your rural broadband project success

If your organization wins an RDOF block, you will need to come up with a plan to build and manage your new network in a way that will maximize its return. Building large networks in rural areas is a big job with a lot of potential risks. Embracing technology, specifically fiber network management and design software, can help reduce the risk and bring efficiency to all phases of the new network. Here are some of the ways the right software can maximize the ROI for RDOF projects:

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Aug 7, 2017 4:04:00 PM
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  • Fiber network design and automation

There's gold in that there ground!

Are you outfitted to extend your network to find the best routes and stake your claim?

New customers are calling their ISPs requesting broadband services, the response they get has to be accurate and like the gold rush it has to be fast. Whether it is your network or your customer’s network you want to find the best routes to extend the existing fiber assets to new locations.

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Nov 2, 2016 1:47:00 PM
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  • 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.

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