Do you provide OTDR reports? Yes—results can be shared with your network QA team.
How long to terminate 12 cores? Tray conditions matter; often 0.5–1 day on a ready site.
Can you terminate to an ISP OLT? Yes, following the ISP demarcation spec; coordination stays with your ISP contact.
What is the cost per fiber splice? Formal quotations are provided after a free site survey and technical needs analysis.
How long does fiber installation take? New installations 100-500m: 1-3 days. Large projects or underground installation: 1-4 weeks.
What is the difference between single mode and multimode fiber? Single mode for long distances (km range), multimode for short distances (hundreds of meters). Single mode is more common for inter-building links.
Can you test fiber before acceptance? Yes, we perform OTDR testing and power meter measurements. Test results are provided in report format for quality acceptance.
What attenuation levels do you guarantee? Standard telecom: max 0.35 dB/km for single mode. We ensure all links are within specification per budget link design.
Can fiber be routed through existing ductwork? Yes, if duct is available with sufficient space. We inspect and clean ducts before pulling cable.
What warranty do you provide for fiber installation? Splice and termination warranty: 1 year. Cable and equipment warranty follows manufacturer (typically 5-25 years).
Can you repair broken fiber? Yes, we provide emergency repair services. Fusion splice for permanent fix or mechanical splice for temporary solution.
How deep should fiber cables be buried? Standard: minimum 60cm depth for direct burial. Areas with heavy traffic require PVC conduit or concrete slab protection.
Can we monitor fiber status in real-time? Yes, with OTDR monitoring systems or fiber monitoring units. We recommend active monitoring for critical backbones.
How many fiber cores should we install? Minimum 12 cores for redundancy. For future expansion, 24-48 cores is ideal. Spare cores are important for backup.
Can you install fiber on overhead towers? Yes, we have experience with overhead fiber installation using appropriate support hardware for outdoor environments.
How long to terminate SC/LC connectors? Per connector: 5-10 minutes with splice-on connectors. For 12-core pigtail and splice: approximately 1-2 hours.
Is there a charge for route survey? Formal quotations are provided after a free site survey and technical needs analysis.
What is the annual maintenance cost for fiber? Formal quotations are provided after a free site survey and technical needs analysis.
Do you work with other contractors? Yes, we are experienced working with MEP contractors, construction companies, and project managers for integrated delivery.
What is OTDR and why is it important? OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer) measures fiber characteristics, detects splice loss, connector loss, and fault locations. Essential for quality assurance.
How long does fiber last? Fiber optic lifetime is 25-30 years with proper installation. Quality cables with good installation will last decades.
Can we test fiber without OTDR? Yes, visual fault locator for short distances, or power meter with light source for basic insertion loss measurement.
What is the cost for 1km fiber installation? Formal quotations are provided after a free site survey and technical needs analysis.
Do we need permits for burying fiber cables? For public right-of-way, coordination with authorities is needed. For private property, generally no permit required.