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Jun 2, 20194 min read
Why Is The Pole Attachments Process So Complicated?
When it comes to the OSP/distribution industry, folks are generally concerned about two things: the safety and reliability of their...

Apr 11, 20193 min read
Just Ask
It’s a simple concept, right? If you have a question, just ask. Except it’s not quite that simple. There are thousands of reasons why...

Apr 11, 20193 min read
Telecom Engineering Consultants
Here at Katapult Engineering, we've been engineering data from telephone and utility poles for nearly 30 years. At the beginning, we...

Feb 22, 20192 min read
OTMR (One-Touch Make Ready) Practices Under the New FCC Pole Attachment Timeline
Katapult logo with “OTMR Blog Series” overlaid a blurry photo of a telephone pole. This article was co-written with Katapult COO, Andrew...

Feb 11, 20192 min read
How Attaching Companies Can Prepare For One-Touch Make Ready
I co-wrote this article with Katapult COO, Andrew Bryden, as the second in a series on the FCC's new pole attachment rules featuring...

Feb 6, 20192 min read
New OTMR Rules: Utilities
I co-wrote this article with Katapult COO Andrew Bryden, as a part of a series in preparing pole owners and attachers for the new FCC...

Jan 28, 20191 min read
New One-Touch Make Ready (OTMR) Rules
In one week, new FCC rules will go into place changing broadband deployment for third-party attachers. The official report and order can...

Jan 7, 20193 min read
Three Reasons Why Make Ready Matters
1. Make ready costs make a major impact on aerial route selection. Whether it's the engineering or construction (or both), third-party...

Dec 11, 20182 min read
New Features of Katpault Pro v3.0
January is fast approaching, which means that the release of Katapult Pro Version 3.0 is right around the corner! This new code has been...

Dec 3, 20181 min read
Announcing Katapult Pro Version 3.0
I am thrilled to announce that Katapult Pro v3.0 will be released in January 2019! The Katapult Coding Team has been working tirelessly...
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