The document discusses the history and evolution of rural electrification and introduces the concept of Fiberwire, a system designed to enhance internet accessibility in rural areas through robotic installation on existing power lines. It outlines the technical requirements for Fiberwire, emphasizing strength, durability, and low maintenance costs. The Fiberwire system aims to provide widespread, high-speed internet akin to how electricity became universally accessible, facilitated by cooperative ownership.

1. The FiberWire Story
The concepts

2. history of rural electrification during the 1930s
100 years ago much of the rural world had very limited electricity.Then
came the electrical network, and slowly power became available for all.

3. Just add the glass
The ideal network for internet has already been built, it
just needs an update, fiber optic glass.

4. But...It cost too much for rural areas

5. Technology changes everything
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6. FiberWire will be robotically installed
FiberWire will be robotically installed onto existing conductors. This allows for rapid deployment and lowers total cost .

7. What are the technical requirements for FiberWire?
1. It must add strength to the power line conductor.

8. What are the technical requirements for FiberWire?
2. It must be robust, hard to bend and easy to route.
30# bend force

9. 3. Low TCO. It must have long life, low maintenance,
rodent proof, bullet proof, and fireproof.
What are the technical requirements for FiberWire?
Mohs hardness scale,
the rat's lower incisors
rank 5.5. Diamond is 10.

10. FiberWire Cable
Class A galvanizing
high tensile steel
0.65 carbon content
205 kpsi UTS
optical glass fiber
strand

11. The Fiberwire System
UAVs record 3D model of power line network Cable lengths are pre-measured

12. The Fiberwire System
Tubing is manufactured Then galvanized
And cut to pre-measured lengths
for the network

13. The Fiberwire System
Water block Jel
Pump
25,000 PSI
Fiber canister
Next the optical glass fiber is jetted through the tubing at high speed. Water block jel is the
carrier fluid for the fiber.

14. Ends of the cable are factory terminated eliminating the
excessive field splicing cost
The Fiberwire System

15. The Fiberwire System
Fiber is robotically installed
AFL skywrap

16. The end
Finally, internet like electricity, faster than you can
use it, provided fairly to all, through member
owned cooperatives.