ISP from Aqualinq | Rapid & Secure Broadband Expansion

CUTTING THROUGH THE COMMON LIMITATIONS OF AERIAL AND BURIED FIBER DEPLOYMENT

Aqualinq is the ideal partner for large and regional ISP’s that are looking for an alternative fiber optic deployment method.

Our unique solution offers the security of buried optical fiber but at a reduced deployment cost, typically less than 50%.

We can deploy quicker than any other in ground solution with minimal disruption and planning time.

Aqualinq can offer ISP’s a much quicker TTM (time to market) which in turn enables a quicker ROI (return on investment)

WHY CHoose aqualinq?

UP TO

30%

LOWER COSTS

By utilizing existing water infrastructure, the Aqualinq method requires no digging or civil works projects in order to deploy fiber optic cables.

This method dramatically reduces the labor, material and equipment costs typically required using traditional methods.

UP TO

85%

LESS TIME TO DEPLOY

Aqualinq can leverage the velocity and pressure of live water lines to pull a draw line across large distances. Average water flows at between 3 – 8 feet per second.

Including all installation-associated tasks, the Aqualinq method can reach deployment speeds of up to 1 mile per day, per crew.

one mile per day per crew deployment

AQUALINQ COMBATS THE COMMON CHALLENGES WITH BURIED FIBER

BURIED FIBER IS MUCH MORE SECURE FROM DAMAGE THAN AERIAL

‍BUT IT’S LABOR INTENSIVE.

BURIED FIBER IS COMPLEX TO DEPLOY, WHICHEVER METHOD IS USED. COMPLEXITY ADDS COST AND TIME.

FBA calculate underground fiber to cost

2x more

than aerial

THE CHALLENGES WITH AERIAL FIBER DEPLOYMENT ARE WELL DOCUMENTED

AERIAL FIBER ALLOWS FOR RAPID DEPLOYMENT OVER LONG DISTANCES BUT ITS HIGHLY VULNERABLE

AERIAL FIBER CAN BE DAMAGED BY WEATHER EVENTS, WILDLIFE AND HUMAN INTERFERENCE.

Greenfield Iowa, recently invested

$250,000

replacing storm damaged aerial fiber

OPTICAL FIBER CABLES CAN BE BROUGHT DOWN BY WEATHER EVENTS OR HUMAN INTERFERENCE.

The costs to replace this fiber often sits with the ISP, either through insurance premiums or directly from the bottom line.

AQUALINQ IS FULLY OPTIMIZED FOR GREENFIELD BACKHAUL

limited local disruption

No large civil works required leads to less disruption to the neighborhood.

That means no noise pollution, traffic stops, or surface scarring, leading to faster deployments and happier local residents.

fewer permits

Permitting is often a major roadblock or time constraint for deploying fiber with traditional methods.

By using water pipes, the only access permit required is from the water utilities owning the existing infrastructure, expediting deployments and reducing total headaches per mile.

INCREASED PENETRATION

Aqualinq can deploy fiber in areas that are difficult, impossible, or simply not economically viable for fiber deployment.

This unlocks new areas for broadband access, improving the bottom line for ISPs and enabling economic growth for underserved communities.

extra security

Accidental digging into buried cable is a surprisingly common occurrence, leading to costly service outages and added maintenance requirements.

Aqualinq’s pipe-within-a-pipe method utilizes an extra layer of security for the fiber, housed in solid piping buried deep underground.

MINIMAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Aqualinq’s trenchless method significantly reduces CO2 emissions by eliminating the need for heavy machinery and extensive civil works.