Most fiber cable is placed at least ten feet underground to ensure that the cable will not be disturbed when a backhoe digs in the area or when the ground pushes up the duct during spring thaw.

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Most fiber optic cables are buried at a depth of about 3 to 4 feet (0.91 to 1.22 meters), not 10 feet, to protect them from surface activities and minor disturbances, not as deep as 10 feet.

Most Fiber Cable Is Placed at Least Ten Feet Underground