This document discusses outside plant technology including supporting structures, cable characteristics, underground cable, feeder and distribution cable, protection methods, and outside plant application issues. It describes the different types of supporting structures for cable including aerial, underground in conduit, and directly buried. Cable characteristics like twisted pair and sheath materials are also covered. The document outlines various protection methods for outside plant like insulating equipment, shielding cables, grounding, opening circuits, and separating power and telecom lines. Finally, it mentions considering plans for both fiber and copper cable and using flexible conduit for underground installation depending on the number of stations.