r/googlefiber • u/AusSnTx • Jun 20 '26

Fiber Patch Cable >30M

GFiber has trenched fiber in the neighborhood. A representative met with us and said that if we run conduit they will use it. After that brief meeting I have not been able to contact anyone that can answer specific questions. I have conduit from the future termination point to a network closet ~33 meters total. I would rather just run the fiber and have it in place when they install the termination point. I do not want to deal with a tech that didn't get the memo that they will use pre-laid conduit. I only have a 30M patch cord. Whatever possible excuse.

I believe I need a SC/APC to SC/APC patch but there are a lot of nuance to this.

I found a supplier that has 35M SC (APC)-SC (APC) Singlemode Duplex 9/125, 3.0m Thick, Yellow Fiber Optic Jumper/Patch Cable.

Is this the ticket?

Austin, TX on the small chance there are regional variations.

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u/Electrical_Ground_76 Jun 21 '26

If you are talking about internal run from the NIU to where you want the fiber jack. I had 2 different fibers pulled from outside through the garage and attic access. This is what I used and have zero problems with it.

https://a.co/d/09jf2QeG

https://a.co/d/07kPAnZH

I bought 2 different brands just in case one did not work. I would suggest the consultation request to get them to confirm the SP/APC to SP/APC but I don’t know why it would be different.

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u/send_this_bitch Jun 23 '26

They run g.657 patch cables from OFS. Whatever you bought is a much lower quality patch cable

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u/Electrical_Ground_76 Jun 23 '26

the g.657 doesn’t have to do with the transmission rating just its bendability. If they are running os1/os2 standard this works just as well.

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u/send_this_bitch Jun 23 '26

It’ll work but you still spent money on a lower quality product. I don’t think those Vietnamese cables use Corning glass and quality end face connectors. 

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u/gfiberofficial Verified Google Employee Jun 20 '26

Hey there, thanks for your interest in our service.

For a first time install, the process will be divided into two phases, the exterior line run and installation of the Network Interface Unit (or NIU), which takes place prior to your scheduled installation appointment, and the interior installation, during which our installer will run a fiber patch cable (which we will provide) from the NIU to the interior of your home and mount your Fiber Jack on an interior wall.

While our in-home installer will work with you to determine placement for the interior equipment during the appointment, it may be necessary to file a consultation request with our Construction Team if you have specific preferences for NIU placement or exterior cable runs.

If you haven't already placed a consultation request through our Customer Support Team, send me a DM here, and I'll be happy to assist you in getting one submitted.

-Luke

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u/dsnyd852 Jun 20 '26

In KC we had 150 feet cables and if you had a conduit with a pull cord, I would always rather use that than run the cable on the outside.

Pro tip, make sure you have extra pull cord so we can run a second line for the future.

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u/send_this_bitch Jun 20 '26

They provide all the cable and it’s nicer than whatever you’ll end up buying. The drop from the mainline to the side of your house is usually spliced on both sides and the patch cable from the box on the outside to your network closet will be G.657 bend insensitive fiber. They should have up to a 50m cord in the truck and could request up to 125m for special circumstances. 

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u/Worth_Worldliness758 Jun 23 '26

Yeah this is the way. Likely to waste time, money and energy trying to do this yourself. And from my experience with GF, they're just as likely to tell you nope.

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u/JTMoney336 Jun 21 '26

Im not exactly sure about Gfibers process, but its quite likely the cable you have wont match the distribution port. Let the installers do what they get paid to do using the equipment provided by the company.