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May 12, 2023

Why FiberLert Is a Game Changer in Fiber Optics - Installation and Testing, Best Practices

As the leading provider of instructor-led training for fiber optic technicians, Light Brigade was an obvious choice to give us feedback...

May 11, 2023

Emergency FTTx Restoration Best Practices - Light Brigade

Emergency FTTx Restoration Best Practices — Natural disasters, hurricanes, ice storms, fires, earthquakes. Is your Outside Plant (OSP) ...

Jul 28, 2022

Choose The Right Fiber Network Maintenance & Troubleshooting Tools

When your fiber network encounters an unexpected performance issue, often the first instinct is to replace a connector, jumper, or a...

Jul 17, 2022

Emergency FTTx Restoration Best Practices

Natural disasters, hurricanes, ice storms, fires, earthquakes: Is your Outside Plant (OSP) at risk? Do you have a plan? You can design...

Jul 10, 2022

Fiber Optics Connecting A Wireless World

The word antenna may bring to mind various mental images or memories depending on your age. You may envision the tall radio and TV...

Feb 21, 2022

OTDR Dynamic Ranges

The OTDR is one of the most powerful tools you will purchase to support your fiber network. This article discusses one key but sometimes...

Jan 23, 2022

Fiber Optics - OTDR Test Equipment

Optical time domain reflectometers (OTDRs) are critical instruments for evaluating optical fiber spans. Like any technology, they are not...

Dec 27, 2021

Hiring & Managing Fiber Contractors For A Successful Project

All communications networks experience a life cycle. They are planned, designed, procured, installed, provisioned, and maintained....