Power cables and fiber optic cables are laid on the same pole

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General Consideration: It is generally not recommended to run fiber optic cables in the same conduit as electrical power cables. This is due to several potential risks and complications that can arise from such an arrangement. Obviously, these fiber cables need to be resistant to electricity, which can be difficult as many aerial cables contain high tensile steel (HTS) for tensile strength.

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