Yes. We're paying an annual fee for the use poles and existing
underground ducts. The fee is regulated by the NY PUC so you can't be
priced out of the market.....but I don't recall what it is. I don't
write the check myself.
cheaper than buried? Is that in upfront costs? arent pole fees
recurring though or is that normally just a one time fee?
On Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 3:59 PM, Robbie Wright via Af <af@afmug.com
<mailto:af@afmug.com>> wrote:
All over the board depending on your locality unfortunately. Some
cities own the poles, some power companies own the poles, and
other utilities own the poles. Find the poles you want to go on,
get their ID numbers off each pole, and then contact each pole
owner to get a contract. In our locality, the power company owns
99% of the poles and they are pretty easy to work with. Other
states you'll have pole attach agreements with 4 companies, each
with different rules, different engineering specs, and different
prices. "Make ready" fees are what you'll get hit with, meaning
the pole owner will charge you if they have to improve the poles
to take the load/make room for your cable.
Some states will require you to be a CLEC, others won't. Some
cities or counties will require a franchise agreement, others won't.
Robbie Wright
Siuslaw Broadband <http://siuslawbroadband.com>
541-902-5101 <tel:541-902-5101>
On Tue, Oct 14, 2014 at 1:50 PM, TJ Trout via Af <af@afmug.com
<mailto:af@afmug.com>> wrote:
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?
--
All parts should go together without forcing. You must remember that
the parts you are reassembling were disassembled by you. Therefore, if
you can't get them together again, there must be a reason. By all
means, do not use a hammer. -- IBM maintenance manual, 1925
