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What I don't understand is how you figure out where the closest fibre access point is. I'm trying to get my head around how to carry out a project similar to th
by kzar 12y ago
What I don't understand is how you figure out where the closest fibre access point is. I'm trying to get my head around how to carry out a project similar to this / B4RN and the first step seems to be to check if there's a fibre access point reasonably close by.
- jacquesm 12y agoFind a local line-man and ask! Wherever you see one of those trucks working on overhead or underground lines there is a ton of knowledge about local infrastructure present. Good spots to scout for: railroad stations, microwave towers, datacenters (unlikely, but still), highways.
- walshemj 12y agoYou ask your telecoms drawing office who should have plans for all their plant. You could try pinging @malcolmcorbett as he has been involved in community broadband