Discover the 7 Stages of Building a Fiber-to-the-Home Network

Construction of the Wave Rural Connect fiber network is a complex process that involves contractors and a mix of overhead and underground construction to lay distribution lines. The time it takes is dependent on a number of variables, including the length of the circuit, terrain and soils, weather, and other external factors.

There are 7 stages we repeat for each zone that we open.

  • Stage 1: Make Ready Engineering, 2 to 4 Week Process
  • Stage 2: Make Ready Construction, 4 to 12 Week Process
  • Stage 3: Fiber Construction, 4 to 8 Week Process
  • Stage 4: Splicing, 3 to 6 Week Process
  • Stage 5: Service Drop Construction
  • Stage 6: Drop Splicing
  • Stage 7: Home or Business Installation

Below is a handy infographic showing the fiber construction process.

Fiber internet