they consider such a project. Directional boring is used to cross streets and sidewalks, minimizing lifestyle disruptions and protecting landscape. Precise hand trenching, followed by restoration and cleanup, is a preferred industry methodology.


Through advanced set-top box hardware, fiber-optic


infrastructure can provide communities with the ability to communicate important messaging with residents directly onto their television screens through a robust, digitally interactive, customized community channel. Fiber infrastructure can also provide a community with integrated and private connectivity for perimeter security and property access control.


With the growing number of mobile and in-home devices, like tablets, cell phones, and computers, connecting to the inter- net, it’s important for community boards to have a strategy for making their communities future-proof. What’s more, the in- creased use of connected devices like security cameras, ther- mostats, leak-detection, door locks, and many other health automation and monitoring devices, make telecommunica- tions infrastructure a critical component for long-term plan- ning. These increasing needs will require increased dedicated bandwidth for each home.


Traditional coax cable networks use a shared bandwidth model across a community, which means residents are sharing a set amount of bandwidth among the entire community, making network slowdowns, and buffering of streamed programming, like Netflix, during peak hours a common occurrence. Fiber- to-the-Home (FTTH) infrastructure guarantees dedicated bandwidth for every residence without the need for sharing.


It is important to weigh all the factors and consider the specific needs of your community when deciding on a network and provider. If the key question to answer is whether your current network is really ready for today and the future, one thing should be truly clear: Fiber to your home is the future – and the future is now.


Before awarding a contract to upgrade association communications capability …


Conduct a technology assessment.


a. Determine current installed infrastructure technical capabilities & limitations.


b. Determine that the in-unit building wiring will support higher speed fiber optical data rates.


c. Develop alternatives and options if in-unit wiring cannot support high speed fiber optic communications lines.


d. Examine the tradespace of alternative upgrade approaches and providers replacing analog wiring or older cable wiring with fiber optic lines.


e. Capture all association and member anticipated costs before signing a contract for a capital improvement program.


f. Use a third-party independent engineer if needed to help develop an RFP and assess and analyze responses to the RFP.


Consult with legal counsel.


a. Have legal counsel review any proposed contracts with the company selected to install fiber optic capability.


b. Ensure that the association does not transfer ownership of the community communications lines to a proprietary and limited third party.


c. Ensure the contract does not put the association at risk.


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