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Pole Audit Solutions
In my last article, I talked about how Katapult Pro helps users visualize pole data. Because the platform allows users to map and...
Sep 18, 20182 min read

Visualizing Pole Data
OSP engineering can be tricky. In the world of pole surveys, we often work long hours in less-than-ideal field conditions while doing our...
Sep 11, 20183 min read

Everything You Need To Know About Gigabit Internet (2018)
What is Gigabit Internet? It's exactly what it sounds like; internet service providers (ISPs) are now capable of delivering download and...
Aug 27, 20182 min read

Translating Pole Data
I've had a chance to both observe and assist in a multitude of projects that our team has taken on over the past year. In this time, my...
Aug 13, 20183 min read

One Touch Make Ready Regulations
Last Thursday, the FCC passed the Declaratory Ruling and Report and Order designed to speed access to utility poles. The major...
Aug 7, 20181 min read

No Experience Needed!
Utility pole data collection and engineering has always required both industry knowledge and considerable experience. Having accurate...
Jul 30, 20182 min read

FCC and One-Touch Make Ready
On July 12th, the Federal Communications Commission released an announcement of their agenda for the August Open Meeting. On this agenda...
Jul 23, 20182 min read

Make Ready Engineering Made Easier
Make ready is an integral part of our industry. Not only does it help get faster internet and cable to customers across the country, but...
Jul 9, 20182 min read

Is One-Touch Make Ready (OTMR) Possible?
What is OTMR? One-touch make ready (OTMR) is a process that would allow one contractor to perform all (or most) necessary make ready...
Jun 18, 20182 min read

The New Joint Use Portal
As we've mentioned before, collaborative joint use can be quite difficult. Utility companies bear incredible responsibility. Keeping...
Jun 14, 20182 min read
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