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Empowering a Leading Broadband Provider with Innovative Planning and Design Solutions
Summary
A US-based residential cable provider, serving over 400,000 customers. The client faced challenges in expanding their Fiber to Home (FTTH) services and required scalable solutions for high-quality broadband and phone services.
Industry
Telecommunications
Size of the company
Annual Turnover $287.4M
Region
USA
Key Challenges
Distribution-split Typology, Business Fiber Internet, HOA Permits
Business Challenges
- Meeting FTTH demands due to the limited supply of raw materials.
- Validating the address locations using Google APIs
- Identifying private locations outside public right-of-way, dealing with Homeowner’s Association (HOA), permits, coordinating with HOA boards, navigating existing utilities, and obtaining plants for robust design
- Securing permits and approvals from county jurisdictions, requiring strict adherence to municipal guidelines for both aerial and underground network designs
Strategy & Solution
High-Level Design (HLD):
- Provided an overview of the planned network
- Detailed cables, conduits, poles, cabinets, and structure points
Field Data Collection:
- Gathered essential data, including comprehensive KMZ and Katapult data
- Utilized advanced software like Katapult for precise determination of existing utilities’ locations
Low-Level Design (LLD):
- Reviewed field data
- Identified MTUs, MDUs, SFUs, and Sus
- Processed designs using Split Distribution Architecture and 1:64 ratio Splitters
Transition Strategy:
- Transitioned from a centralized to a distribution-split typology to meet customer needs
- Tailored the network to market conditions, optimizing the use of splitters in remote regions
HOA and Permit Management:
- Devised a process to navigate HOA challenges
- Compiled contact information for HOA board members and established necessary communication
- Adhered to relevant municipality guidelines for efficient acquisition of permits and approvals
Featured Technologies
Business Outcomes
Designed 8 markets
Constructed 50,000 living units
Obtained 1,000 permits
Broadened customer reach and ensured scalability for future expansion & 5G integration
Enabled the provision of quality internet and phone services for residential clients and Business Fiber Internet for small businesses and corporate customers
WHY TECHWAVE?
Techwave’s comprehensive planning and design approach enabled the client to overcome significant challenges in expanding their FTTH services. Our expertise in navigating complex regulatory and community landscapes further facilitated this process. Our tailored solutions and efficient design processes resulted in a scalable network that meets current demands and positions the client for future growth.To learn more about Techwave, please visit www.techwave.net
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