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Podcast: Let's Talk Cabling!
Episode: Building The Backbone: Why OSP Skills Matter And How New Micro Certifications Fill The Gap
Description: Send us Fan MailWe dig into why outside plant is surging, how micro certifications work, and what designers and installers need to know to stay current and safe. Bob Herdling shares decades of insight on codes, methods, and the real‑world choices that make or break a build.• OSP as the backbone of ICT• Why broadband funding and BEAD drive demand• Misconceptions about wireless versus fiber backbones• Safety, codes, and NESC as core constraints• Differences among aerial, underground, and direct buried• Micro certifications structure and who they help• Design and insta...