Collaborative Synergy takes a fresh look at the broadband make-ready process

Broadband Pulse

As more service providers look to expand their fiber reach into new markets, leveraging existing utility pole infrastructure is key. To do that, service providers must navigate the process of making new attachments, such as fiber optic lines, which require utility poles.

Because this process involves ensuring the pole is structurally sound, has adequate space for the new attachments, and meets safety standards, it often requires existing attachments to be moved or the pole itself to be modified, making it a daunting process for providers.

However, companies like Collaborative Strategy are looking to simplify this process.

In this new Broadband Pulse Podcast, conducted during the recent Fiber Connect tradeshow in Nashville, we spoke with Johannes Maassen, founder and president of Collaborative Synergy.

Collaborative Synergy is a telecom and utility infrastructure field engineering firm known for precision fieldwork, complex permitting solutions, and make-ready engineering.

During the podcast, we addressed the following issues:

• Fiber Connect 2025 show observations
• Collaborative Synergy’s make-ready approach
• Helping providers and communities
• Regional differences
• Automating the make-ready processes
• The role of pole loading software—O-Calc and SPIDACalc to IKE PoleForeman
• One Touch Make Ready’s (OTMR) emergence
• Final thoughts

About the Podcast
In the Lightwave Broadband Pulse podcast, we address the key issues affecting the optical and broadband industry segments. Join us every week for insights from industry leaders on these topics. Visit our website at www.lightwave.com and click on our podcast site at broadbandpulse.podbean.com/.