Who’s responsible for what?

You

• Give the PUD a construction application and pay the application fee.
• Work with our engineers to figure out the best path for the overhead line.
• Give the PUD the rights of way and easements for construction, operation, and maintenance of the cable. This includes the permission of the property owner, and the OK for tree trimming if needed.
• Sometimes the customer will need to provide an exterior outlet with a while-in-use cover ("bubble cover"), if power from the electric meter is not feasible.

PUD 3

• We’ll give you a written cost estimate for getting the fiber optic service to your house.
• We'll install the fiber infrastructure.
• We’ll take on the responsibility for maintaining the line up to the fiber optic equipment we install at your house for wholesale telecommunications service.