May 5, 2025
Building Connect Communities: Expanding Broadband Effectively
The appetite for fiber Internet service is surging. As of 2024, 76.5 million homes across the United States are now connected with fiber to the Internet, marking a significant year-over-year increase. Such rapid expansion means a wide array of professionals, including builders, installers, engineers, architects, and service providers, are increasingly engaged in introducing fiber service to new residential developments and retrofitting existing structures. This task demands careful planning and a deep understanding of fiber architectures and their specific components.
As global demand for reliable broadband spikes, Oldcastle Infrastructure continues to lead with innovations that improve fiber-to-the-x (FTTx) deployments. Our broadband and connectivity solutions are crucial for developing efficient, scalable, resilient broadband infrastructure for modern digital landscapes and smart city projects.
The national push for widespread fiber deployment is not just about faster internet speeds; it’s about economic revitalization, healthcare access, educational opportunities, and bridging the digital divide. In areas still lacking adequate connectivity, Oldcastle’s strategic deployment practices are more than infrastructural developments; they are community lifelines.
An example is the Fort Collins project, which highlights how our integrated solutions extended broadband across multiple communities. For this project, the planners adopted a neighborhood-wide approach to fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) deployment instead of focusing on individual homes, as a highly efficient way to create the infrastructure. The incremental effort and cost required for an ISP or a technician to install fiber connections for multiple homes versus just one are relatively small. Yet, the rewards – such as heightened uptake of fiber packages once the infrastructure is established – are significant.
But navigating a neighborhood-wide FTTH deployment demands more than just a top-notch team. It also requires the proper installation to drive efficiency, minimize costs, and ensure the job gets done right the first time. The project required detailed planning and staged installations, with many Oldcastle products to comply with high-quality standards.
Integrating fiber optic technology is fundamental in evolving urban development. With the inclusion of our Primex product line, Oldcastle Infrastructure offers a broad spectrum of solutions to optimize FTTx installations. Our P350 OSP Enclosure, known for its straightforward installation and comprehensive cable management, and the FTC2 fiber wall plate, ideal for fiber interface inside the unit, exemplify adaptability and efficiency. The PR10 Media Panel is also a pivotal home connectivity hub particularly in retrofit situations, enhancing connectivity and accessibility. Service providers can use these dependable tools to ensure sustainable, cost-effective, high-speed internet access across diverse neighborhoods.
Oldcastle Infrastructure remains committed to delivering innovative tools and solutions that empower communities to succeed in the digital era. We’re here to help with FTTH projects across the US. Visit our communications solutions page to access a wealth of resources and discover our outside plant and premise connectivity product range.
