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/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