Since outside plant fiber optic networks can cover a broad range of installation types using varied components over different types of geography, it is impossible to cover the specifics of any one installation. The foundation of the internet, including fiber optic connectivity, is built upon high-capacity, long-haul fiber optic cables. These are typically buried underground or strung on utility poles, often following major roadways or utility corridors. What do we mean by the “installation process?” Assuming the design is completed, we're looking at the process of physically installing and completing the network, turning the design. The boxes encountered in a yard are typically telecommunications pedestals, usually made of green or beige plastic or fiberglass. These enclosures house the connections, splices, and sometimes active electronic equipment that distribute cable television, internet, and phone services from the main. The armored fiber cable is laid directly in the soil inside a trench. A sand or soft-soil bedding is used to protect the jacket.
