Re: Texas internet connectivity declining due to blackouts

[Mike Hammett <nanog () ics-il net>]

I was referring to electrical distribution or transmission. Putting in a 2" conduit with some glass in it is a 
different beast than 34kv or 345kv lines. :-) 




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Mike Hammett 
Intelligent Computing Solutions 

Midwest Internet Exchange 

The Brothers WISP 

----- Original Message -----

From: "Jared Mauch" <jared () puck nether net> 
To: "Mike Hammett" <nanog () ics-il net> 
Cc: "Rod Beck" <rod.beck () unitedcablecompany com>, nanog () nanog org 
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 8:38:11 AM 
Subject: Re: Texas internet connectivity declining due to blackouts 



> On Feb 16, 2021, at 8:25 AM, Mike Hammett <nanog () ics-il net> wrote: 
>
> It's cheaper to build 2x, 3x, 4x the aerial plant than to build 1x the underground plant. 
>
> The actual cost per foot is more like 10x difference, but there are right of way, maintenance, etc. costs to factor 
> in as well. 

Labor is something in 8x but the permit/engineering cost is usually the same per foot, but the make-ready on poles can 
make underground competitive or more like 1.5x when you fully bake the costs. Really depends on pole distances and 
quality. O&M long-term is lower on underground vs aerial. 

- Jared