Contractor crews are hard at work splicing fiber on parts of our newly constructed lines as part of Paulding Putnam’s fiber-optic internet service. Splicing fiber involves carefully connecting individual strands of fiber optic cable to create a seamless, continuous network capable of transmitting data at the speed of light.
This process requires precision and skill, as each fiber strand is thinner than a human hair. Once complete, the fiber ring will serve as the backbone of our high-speed broadband network, bringing fast, reliable internet to members across our service territory and helping bridge the digital divide in our rural communities.
As of late June, contractors had installed over 160 miles of line. Work has begun on node cabinets that will be installed at substations and other strategic locations.
