Development of a Decision Support System for FTTH Installations

In preparation for increasing its deployment of last-mile fibre, TELUS has engaged the University of Alberta to study the most efficient and cost-effective installation methods for Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) deployment where there are no existing telecommunications rights of way. The methods we will explore are divided into two categories: 1.) Direct Buried Methods (micro-trenching, Horizontal Directional Drilling, piercing and plowing. 2.) Utility Sharing (installing optical fibre via existing utility lines). Final recommendations and know-how will be reported in a Decision Support Guide transferred to TELUS. This important research will assist the telecommunications industry in Canada with scientifically backed knowledge and procedure for optical fibre installation projects

Faculty Supervisor:

Alireza Bayat

Student:

Partner:

TELUS (Ottawa, ON)

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and cultural industries

University:

University of Alberta

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