360 Broadband, LLC - 360 BEAD- Bryan County #3
The Bryan County #3 project is a targeted fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) deployment designed to serve 565 eligible broadband serviceable locations (BSLs) in rural areas of Bryan County, Oklahoma. Led by 360 Broadband LLC in partnership with Trans-Tel Central, this project is part of a broader initiative to close the digital divide in southeastern Oklahoma through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.\\n\\nThe proposed network will span approximately 161.94 miles of mainline fiber with an additional 32.10 miles of service drops, engineered primarily along existing roadways for cost efficiency and ease of access. The infrastructure utilizes a GPON architecture, leveraging a mix of aerial and buried fiberâ€”with 95% of the deployment using aerial placement to minimize environmental impact and reduce construction costs. All buried fiber will be placed in conduit, with a second duct reserved for future growth and resiliency.\\n\\nThis deployment is engineered to support gigabit symmetrical service at launch, with all components sized and configured to accommodate 10G+ upgrades over time. Strategic cable sizing, conservative split ratios, and XGS-PON-ready hardware ensure long-term scalability without the need for disruptive overbuilds.\\n\\nThe projectâ€™s estimated capital expenditure is approximately $8.86 million. Construction is anticipated to span 12 months, with final engineering, permitting, and pole attachment applications scheduled to begin in late 2025. The build will rely on a combined workforce of experienced in-house staff and subcontracted crews, with support from regional partners and local institutions.\\n\\n360 Broadband will also implement a robust adoption strategy, including Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) enrollment, community outreach events, and digital literacy initiatives. This ensures that broadband access translates into meaningful connectivity, particularly for unserved and underserved residents.\\n\\nUltimately, the Bryan County #3 BEAD project represents a critical investment in the countyâ€™s long-term digital infrastructure, economic development, and educational opportunity.\\n\\n