Are you ready to start deploying fiber or looking to improve your current fiber operations? Whether you're planning your first fiber deployment or your fifth, this 2-hour session will provide you with essential knowledge to successfully launch and manage fiber projects. Topics covered will include:
• Getting Started: Key considerations for launching a fiber deployment, including evaluating your market and selecting deployment models.
• Cost Modeling: Learn how to accurately model the costs of a fiber build, from initial construction to long-term maintenance.
• Navigating Legal & Regulatory Requirements: Understand the legal forms, permits, and issues specific to fiber, including working with homeowner associations and securing government right-of-ways.
• Equipment & Installation: Explore the essential equipment used in fiber deployments and gain insights into best practices for installation.
• Networking Design Criteria: Learn basic design principles for fiber networks, including planning for scalability and reliability.
• Managing Contractors & Training Employees: Discover best practices for managing contractors during fiber builds, from contract negotiation to quality assurance. Learn how to effectively train employees to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed for fiber installation and maintenance.
• Industry Acronyms & Terminology: Get familiar with the key acronyms used in the fiber industry to enhance your technical understanding and communication.

Whether you're just entering the fiber space or refining your current operations, this session will give you the tools to streamline your deployments, manage your workforce, and expand your business confidently.