Aerial fiber optic cable is an overhead optical cable installed on poles or towers instead of underground ducts or trenches. It is designed for outdoor environments and typically uses: Aerial fiber cable is commonly used because it reduces civil construction cost and simplifies. An aerial fiber optic cable is an insulated cable usually containing optical fibers required for a telecommunication line, which is suspended between utility poles. Because aerial cables are exposed to harsh outdoor environments and extreme weather conditions, their materials must be strong and durable. These include pulling, blowing, and pushing into ducts, direct burial, and aerial installation.
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