The Briza Fiber Advantage
Technical Details
Fast Deployment with Minimal Impact
Briza Fiber uses aerial deployment alongside power lines with Optical Ground Wire (OPGW), enabling fast installation through existing utility corridors with minimal environmental disturbance.
Traditional Fiber
Infrastructure Type
Co-located with power lines using OPGW and aerial span fiber
Trench-based installation in roads, easements, or ROWs
Permitting & Environmental Impact
Lower impact—uses existing ROWs, minimal new disturbance
High impact—requires permitting, environmental review
Reliable & Easy to Maintain
Briza Fiber uses single-mode fiber with surface-level splice access points for easier maintenance. It is built to withstand desert conditions, designed to National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standards, and uses materials well-suited for high wind and dry climates.
Traditional Fiber
Fiber Type
Single-mode fiber; identical glass core with varied jackets
Single-mode fiber; buried in conduit or direct-buried
Splice Access
Ground-level splice boxes (within 15 ft) using Coyote enclosures
Typically underground vaults or handholes; access requires excavation or special equipment
Resilience
High—fewer splice points, easier access, power-line restoration aligned
Moderate—buried fiber is protected but harder to access and repair
Wind Loading & Weather Resistance
Designed to NESC standards; desert-suited materials
Protected underground, but vulnerable to flooding, erosion
Fire & Hazard Resistance
Low fire risk due to sparse vegetation in desert Southwest
Fire-safe but may be affected by water table or seismic shifts
Maintenance & Upgrades
Easier—surface-level access, minimal excavation needed
Harder—digging and permits required for changes
Lower Costs & Faster Scaling
Briza Fiber's aerial deployment significantly reduces capital costs by leveraging existing infrastructure and avoiding major civil works. It allows for much faster deployment timelines and offers high scalability with frequent access points and dedicated colocation sites.
Traditional Fiber
Deployment Speed
Faster—leverages existing utility corridors and poles
Slower—requires trenching, boring, permitting
Cost (CapEx)
Significantly lower—shared infrastructure, fewer civil works
High—trenching, restoration, and traffic control expensive
Time to Market
Faster—months faster than underground
Slower—can take 12–36 months depending on location
Optimized for Desert Terrain
Optimized for dry, open desert terrain, Briza Fiber faces minimal fire risk, minimal permitting requirements, and avoids the challenges of trenching in rocky or environmentally sensitive areas.
Traditional Fiber
Environmental Suitability (Southwest)
Excellent—suited for dry, open terrain with few natural hazards
Challenging—desert trenching can be costly and slow due to rocky soil
Built for High Capacity & Rural Reach
Briza Fiber is future-proof, supporting DWDM, 100G+, and 400G+ technologies. It is ideal for middle-mile and long-haul routes across rural regions, connecting underserved and remote areas with high-capacity infrastructure.
Traditional Fiber
Scalability & Interconnects
High—access points along route with dedicated colocation sites
Depends on handhole and vault placement; often limited
Network Capacity & Future-Proofing
Supports DWDM, 100G+, 400G+, and IRUs
Same capacity, but with higher O&M costs over time
Use Case Fit
Ideal for middle-mile and long-haul across rural regions
Better fit for dense urban areas or short last-mile runs