Many states regulate this. So you need to see what the rules are. The rules keep the power company from screwing you too much. You still get screwed.
Much of this is determined by who owns the pole and if there is enough room on the pole for you. You will also have to pay for the the cost of replacing the pole if your cable adds enough additional load that it is overloaded. Then there is a whole bunch of “make ready” work you will have to pay for. But yes, very doable. Cheaper than underground. From: TJ Trout via Af Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2014 2:50 PM To: af@afmug.com Subject: [AFMUG] Pole fees and process ? How do you go about placing aerial fiber on power poles and what is the normal fee structure? What license do you need or permits to be able to place aerial cable? Some type of franchise right? Any estimates on aerial fiber cost for labor,fees, materials etc?
