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If you are unfamiliar with the telecommunications world, then the term ‘fiber map’ may sound like a visual representation of where to find dietary fiber sources. However, in the telecom world, this is far from the definition. So, what is a fiber map for telecom? What...

Finding fiber optics is usually not an easy task. This article will help assist those in the Texas area. Everything is bigger in Texas, which may make finding fiber optics even more challenging. Did you know that only 10% of the state is covered in fiber?...

Having the ability to use a GIS Map is becoming more common and necessary every day. Some users may be confused as to what exactly constitutes as a geographic information system (GIS).   What is a GIS Map? A geographic information system is a map that stores, manages,...

Google has recently announced that Google Fiber is shutting down its fiber-based network on April 15 in Louisville. One of the problems Google had in Louisville was the micro-trenching, where their trenches were too shallow and ended up exposing the fiber to environmental conditions. They initially...