FAQs

Based on our experiences with wireless cell sites and our fiber network, we have compiled this list of the questions we encounter most often. Please review the following answers to help clarify any questions.

1. What is a right-of-way (ROW)?
2. What is an easement?
3. What is dark fiber?
4. What is lit fiber?
5. How are your wireless rates determined?
6. How is construction work coordinated for wireless cell site development?

1: What is a right-of-way (ROW)?
A: The right to pass over or through a property owned by others based upon an easement.

2: What is an easement?
A: A right held by someone to use land belonging to someone else for a specific purpose.

3: What is dark fiber?
A: Dark fiber refers to an optic-fiber strand with no optical transmission equipment. This allows customers the flexibility to add equipment to "light" the fiber in order to fulfill their specific needs.

4: What is lit fiber?
A: Lit fiber refers to an optic-fiber strand that is activated or equipped with the proper electronics to transmit and/or receive data.

5: How are your wireless rates determined?
A: Our wireless rates are negotiated in master site license agreements. Rates can vary by location.

6: How is construction work coordinated for wireless cell site development?
A: We have a staff dedicated to overseeing each step of the process from start to finish.  After a site lease is fully executed, a First Telecom Services, LLC project manager will work closely with you to schedule and complete the installation.

(11/20/07)