Utility Pole Owners Should Test Structures Before Delivery of Federal Funds: Consulting Firm
Poles should be assessed for integrity to carry additional equipment, says director at engineering consulting firm.

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Poles should be assessed for integrity to carry additional equipment, says director at engineering consulting firm.
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2022 – Utility pole owners should assess the readiness of their structures for fiber attachments before the federal government delivers billions in funds for broadband infrastructure, according to a director at an engineering consulting firm.
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