What is the difference between aerial and underground cable?

Aerial cable (ADSS or OPGW) is attached to poles and is lower in initial cost but more vulnerable to weather and physical damage. Underground cable is more expensive to install but provides greater protection and longevity.

How do you ensure fiber is not damaged during installation?

We monitor cable tension and bend radius during installation and carry out OTDR testing after each pull to verify cable integrity before splicing.

Can you install fiber under roads without trenching?

Yes — we use horizontal directional drilling for road and obstacle crossings, which avoids road opening permits and surface disruption.

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Services / Telecommunication

Cables Laying and Installation

Fiber Optic and Telecommunications Cables Installation.

Reliable connectivity starts with properly installed and protected cable infrastructure. RS provides Fiber Optic and Telecommunications cable installation services for telecom, commercial and infrastructure networks, covering cable routing, trenching, ducting, pulling, termination, splicing, testing and commissioning to support dependable, high-performance communications.

Key Benefits

Precise cable pulling prevents micro-bending and signal loss

Duct and direct-burial options for every environment

HDPE duct systems protect cables for 25+ years

GPS cable mapping supports future network management

Rapid deployment capability for rollout programmes

Integrated civil and cable works reduce interfaces

Our Process

Route Survey

Above-ground and Under-ground route survey, obstacle identification and permit requirements.

Civil Works

Trench excavation, duct laying, joint bay construction, manhole installation and reinstatement.

Cable Supply & Testing

Cable procurement, drum testing and OTDR baseline measurement.

Cable Installation

Controlled cable pulling or blowing with tension and curvature monitoring.

Jointing & Termination

Fusion splicing, splice closure installation and connector termination.

Testing & Documentation

End-to-end OTDR testing, loss budget verification and As-built cable records.

Features Included

Aerial ADSS and OPGW fiber installation

Underground duct and direct-burial cable

HDPE duct supply and installation

Horizontal directional drilling crossings

Fusion splicing and optical testing

Copper cable installation and testing

GPS cable route mapping

As-built records and OTDR traces

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why Choose RS

End-to-End Installation Capability — From trenching, ducting and cable pulling to splicing, termination, testing and commissioning, delivered through one coordinated team.

Quality & Testing Focus — Proper installation practices with OTDR and continuity testing to verify fibre performance and identify faults before handover.

Infrastructure-Ready Execution — Experience integrating telecom cabling with civil, electrical and site infrastructure, supporting both new network builds and brownfield upgrades.

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Services / Telecommunication

Cables Laying and Installation

Fiber Optic and Telecommunications Cables Installation.

Key Benefits

Precise cable pulling prevents micro-bending and signal loss

Duct and direct-burial options for every environment

HDPE duct systems protect cables for 25+ years

GPS cable mapping supports future network management

Rapid deployment capability for rollout programmes

Integrated civil and cable works reduce interfaces

Our Process

Route Survey

Above-ground and Under-ground route survey, obstacle identification and permit requirements.

Civil Works

Trench excavation, duct laying, joint bay construction, manhole installation and reinstatement.

Cable Supply & Testing

Cable procurement, drum testing and OTDR baseline measurement.

Cable Installation

Controlled cable pulling or blowing with tension and curvature monitoring.

Jointing & Termination

Fusion splicing, splice closure installation and connector termination.

Testing & Documentation

End-to-end OTDR testing, loss budget verification and As-built cable records.

Features Included

Aerial ADSS and OPGW fiber installation

Underground duct and direct-burial cable

HDPE duct supply and installation

Horizontal directional drilling crossings

Fusion splicing and optical testing

Copper cable installation and testing

GPS cable route mapping

As-built records and OTDR traces

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to discuss your cables laying and installation project?

Let's scope a solution built around your site, load and objectives.

Start Your Project

Why Choose RS

End-to-End Installation Capability — From trenching, ducting and cable pulling to splicing, termination, testing and commissioning, delivered through one coordinated team.

Quality & Testing Focus — Proper installation practices with OTDR and continuity testing to verify fibre performance and identify faults before handover.

Infrastructure-Ready Execution — Experience integrating telecom cabling with civil, electrical and site infrastructure, supporting both new network builds and brownfield upgrades.

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