For a greenfield FTTH rollout, civil engineering is by far the largest cost item.
Drawing on in-depth knowledge of FTTx cost models, the author examines solutions that can help bring down civil engineering costs, based on rollout experiences in the most advanced markets.
Key Questions - What is civil engineering’s real weight in the equation? - Is ensuring access to incumbent carriers’ ducts the most promising solution? - Can overhead deployment solutions used in the United States and Japan be adapted to Europe ? - What are the advantages and drawbacks of lighter civil engineering solutions (e.g. micro-trenches)? - Can local authorities help promote large-scale FTTH rollouts in the medium term? - Does shared private investment have a future?
