Fiber installation step by step
To ensure a smooth and efficient installation of Telia Wholesale Fiber, certain preparations need to be in place before delivery begins. Here we explain what needs to be prepared and how the installation is carried out from start to finish.
Things to consider before installation
Before installation begins, the property owner must be informed about the fiber deployment and be available by phone for planning from the time of order until the delivery date. The property owner must also grant permission to install new fiber cabling in the building and allocate space for the connection point.
If the order includes Work in on-premises networks, permission is also required to connect to and, if necessary, install new in‑building cabling. The end customer’s contact person must be informed about the installation and ensure that the property caretaker has the same information.
The contact person must be present throughout the entire delivery process, which often involves multiple technician visits, and must have access to keys and contact details for the property caretaker if locked areas need to be opened.
How the installation is carried out
Pre-engineering: The installation starts with a site visit and a planning meeting where our project planner reviews the technical conditions of the property. Together with the end customer’s contact person and the property owner, the routing and placement of the fiber connection are determined. At this stage, Telia Wholesale’s space agreement is also provided to the property owner for signing.
Delivery timeline: After planning, the construction start and delivery dates are scheduled. The duration of the installation depends on the scope and type of work required, as well as any processing times for excavation permits, which may vary between municipalities.
Fiber deployment: We then build the fiber network. Several technicians visit the property at different times to carry out their respective tasks, such as drilling, conduit installation, and fiber deployment.
Fiber installation: Once the fiber cable has been routed to the connection point, the fiber installation is completed and an in‑building network is installed if included in the order. If Work in on-premises networks is not included in the order, the operator is responsible for connection within premises network. In large buildings, the distance between the point of connection and the end customer may be significant.
Delivery and commissioning: When the installation is complete, measurements are carried out to verify the quality of the fiber connection. If Telia Wholesale Fiber with Work in on-premises networks is ordered, a full OTDR measurement of the entire fiber route to the end point is performed. In other cases, measurements are carried out from your handover point to the connection point.
When everything is finalized, the installation is completion‑reported and the operator takes over to activate the connection by powering the laser that “lights up” the fiber and completes delivery to the end customer.