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“Fiber Make Ready”
“Fiber make ready” refers to the process of preparing a utility pole to receive a new fiber attachment. This process must be completed when a service provider is expanding fiber service to a new geographical area. Here R&R Line Service Crew are replacing a pole south of Williamsburg, New Mexico in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op. Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed...
“Make Ready” Moving Forward
R&R Line Service Crew are working south of Williamsburg towards Las Palomas & Caballo, New Mexico. The crew is re-installing an electrical transformer on a new pole they replaced in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op. Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space. If you have property...
Explainer on Fiber Make-Ready Construction
At Ethos Broadband, we prioritize building, installing, and maintaining high quality, reliable, and fast fiber internet. Like any cutting-edge technology, constructing and providing fiber internet to your community and your home is…well…complicated! So getting it right counts—both for reliability, as well as for speed. But “getting it right” can sometimes take a bit longer than many communities and residents would like! While we realize that you just “can’t wait” to finally have...
“Fiber Network” Moving Forward
December 17, 2021 – Sierra County, New Mexico Crews of R&R Line Services are removing an electrical transformer and power lines from a pole that will be replaced with a new taller pole in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op. The city of Truth or Consequences and Turtleback Mountain are shown in the background as the crews work south of Williamsburg towards Las Palomas & Caballo, New Mexico. Construction of the fiber...
“Make Ready” In Rural New Mexico
December 17, 2021 – Sierra County, New Mexico Crews of R&R Line Services are replacing electric poles south of Williamsburg, NM. “Make Ready” preparations continue for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op. Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find...
Out With The Old; In With The New
December 17, 2021 – Sierra County, New Mexico Crews of R&R Line Services are preparing to “pull” the old electric pole and replace it with the new one (on the ground) south of Williamsburg, NM. “Make Ready” preparations continue for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op. Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the...
Poles, Poles, and More Poles
December 16, 2021 – Sierra County, New Mexico Crews of R&R Line Services will be using these poles south of Williamsburg, New Mexico in preparation for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op. Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean up in the power space. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you...
High Speed Internet Ahead
December 16, 2021 – Sierra County, New Mexico World class fiber network under construction in Sierra County, New Mexico. Construction crews are building Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op. Look for these signs in your neighborhood. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for the World-Class Fiber Network visit ethosbroadband.com or call 833-650-0480.
“Fiber Network” In Sierra County
Crews of R&R Line Services are replacing an electric pole on County Road B074 south of Williamsburg, NM. “Make Ready” preparations continue for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op. Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean-up in the power space. If you have property in Sierra County and want to find out if you qualify for...
“Fiber Network” Moving Forward in Sierra County
December 7, 2021 – Sierra County, New Mexico Crews of R&R Line Services are replacing an electric pole on County Road B074 south of Williamsburg, NM. “Make Ready” preparations continue for Ethos’ Broadband Fiber to the home project in partnership with Sierra Electric Co-op. Construction of the fiber network will begin after the “Make Ready” crews have completed their work of pole replacement, pole insertion, and miscellaneous clean-up in the power space. If you have property in Sierra...