For independent fiber-to-the-home technicians

Residential fiber. Direct prime connections.

Working under a regional subcontractor? You could be leaving money on the table. We help skilled technicians connect directly with primes and pursue the highest available rate card for their skills and market.

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Direct connections. Personal support.

Build your business, not just your workload.

Keep your clients. Choose your opportunities. Pay no per-work-order platform fee.

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Direct prime-contractor connections

Get introduced to primes looking for your residential installation skills.

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Quick Start tools and vehicle program

Get the right gear to get started. We assess what you already have and help fill the gaps with tools and vehicle support through our Quick Start program. Talk with our team about available options and program terms.

Prime-issued rate cards

From the prime. Direct to you.

The residential companies we partner with are prime contractors. Our onboarding and operational support helps them offer their rate cards directly to technicians on our platform.

  • No added subcontractor margin layer
  • No per-work-order platform fee
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Prime contractorTheir rate card
Your businessYou review the terms
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Onboarding, credentials, and work-order tools.

Your dashboard will provide all onboarding steps, rate cards, and routes.

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Personal business support

Get a real person’s support with onboarding, quotes, and company requirements.

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Business tools

Brand your estimates and invoices. Organize credentials and records for any client.

Create Your Profile

Getting started is simple

  1. Sign up.

    Create your account and verify your email.

  2. Complete what you can.

    Tell us about your skills and service area.

  3. Submit your profile.

    Our team will review it and help with the next steps.

  4. Book your call.

    Let’s chat, fill in the gaps, and help you prepare for routes.

Full tools require an Admin-confirmed introductory call and applicable membership access. Routes also require company onboarding and compliance.

Create your profile with no membership fee and no credit card required.

What should I check on a rate card?

Compare the whole scope, not just the install rate.

We believe independence starts with transparency. Before you accept a route, we provide the prime-issued rate card and share average weekly earnings from technicians working in the area. These averages give you context to weigh the opportunity against the costs of running your business, not a promised payout.

Our team helps you understand whether per diem or out-of-radius travel pay applies, how to track those payments, and what to expect for repeat visits, equipment costs, completion requirements, and payment timing. You should know what you will be paid, what you are responsible for, and what support is available before you decide.

Fiber technician pay by state
Is this a fit for your experience?

Work categories, not current openings

You know the drop, the light levels, and the handoff.

Your field experience should be visible to the companies choosing technicians. Show the residential work you can complete independently, the equipment you bring, and the results you know how to document. These are scope examples, not current openings or a promise of work in your area.

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Residential fiber installations and drops

Complete authorized fiber-to-the-home installations and aerial or underground residential drops. Confirm access, utility clearances, safe work methods, and any required permits before starting.

Connector inspection and optical testing

Inspect and clean connectors, terminate where qualified, and measure optical power. Use the specified testing method to isolate faults and document results.

ONT setup and activation

Install the optical network terminal, follow provider activation steps, and verify service. Escalate provisioning or network faults through the company's support process.

Fiber repairs and customer handoff

Complete authorized repairs and service checks. Explain the installation to the customer and record test results, equipment details, and closeout evidence.

For cable/coax, modem, router, and Wi-Fi support, explore our Broadband Technicians page.

Skills on your fiber technician profile
  • Fiber optic splicing
  • OTDR testing
  • Aerial cable installation
  • Underground conduit work
Read the fiber splicer contractor guide
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Your business, in view

More than your next job.
A profile you can build on.

List your residential fiber installation, optical testing, and ONT skills. Add your service area, relevant credentials, and equipment so companies can understand the work your business is ready to pursue.

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Included with your membership

Build your business between jobs

These tools work for you every day — with or without an active work order.

My Business Tool BoxPut your own name, logo, and colors on every estimate, invoice, and document you hand a client.
Brand my documents
Verified credentials packetWin trust faster — share a live, platform-verified summary of your certifications, insurance, and screening.
Share my credentials
Training & certificationsKnock out assigned courses and keep certifications current so you qualify for more work.
View my training
Safety (HSE) libraryBuild the safety manual and field forms companies expect before they put you on a job site.
Open safety library
Digital business identityHand out a scannable digital business card that links straight to your verified profile.
Get my card
Health insurance benefitCover yourself and your family with member-rate health plans built for independent contractors.
Explore health plans
Fiber School EnrollmentExplore discounted tuition and get support with enrollment.
Explore fiber training
Quote Building SupportTalk with our Admin team for support preparing clear quotes for your own clients.
Ask for quote support
Available Work OrdersView work orders assigned to you and review the job details.
View work orders
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Check qualifications, tools, and scope requirements

Prepare for the scope

A better fit starts with the details, not a headline rate.

Company requirements, licensing, and safety rules depend on the task and location. Support with onboarding does not replace your qualifications or the company’s review.

Experience and qualifications

Describe residential drop installation, fiber handling, optical testing, and ONT experience separately. Splicing, aerial work, underground work, and confined-space entry require task-specific qualifications and authorization. Licensing, permits, safety training, and site access depend on the scope and jurisdiction.

Tools and equipment

Confirm connector inspection and cleaning supplies, a suitable optical power meter and light source, and any required OTDR or splicing equipment. Agree who supplies the ONT, drop cable, consumables, ladders, vehicle, and PPE. Use the provider's specified test standards.

Our tool support program helps outfit you with what you need to get started. We assess the tools and equipment you already have, identify what your work requires, and support you in getting what is missing.

Before you accept a scope

Review the prime-issued rate card, route scope, location, and payment terms. Confirm billable tasks, payment timing, any deductions or chargebacks, activation support, property access, damage reporting, travel, repeat visits, and what constitutes an accepted installation. Direct prime-contractor connections do not bypass insurance, screening, or safety requirements.

A professional closeout

Record optical test results, installation photos where authorized, equipment identifiers, and unresolved exceptions. Confirm service status with the company and customer. Keep account access information in the approved secure process.

What happens after I create my profile?

From profile to company review

Start with your experience.

You choose which opportunities to pursue; the company makes the selection.

  1. 01
    Create your profile

    Add your skills, service area, and equipment.

  2. 02
    Meet our team

    Verify your email, submit for Admin review, then book your call after approval.

  3. 03
    Choose your work

    Review rates and terms. Work starts after company confirmation and required onboarding.

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Membership details

What the membership means

Create your profile. No credit card required. New membership enrollment is paused. Existing subscriptions are unchanged. There is never a percentage taken from the work you complete.

Explore opportunities and local guides

Explore work by location

Local field knowledge.
Direct company connections.

Your service area matters. Use published opportunities to check actual scopes and locations. National reach does not mean every specialty has work available in every state.

Live route exploration

See published fiber and broadband opportunities by state.

Explore live fiber, broadband, and related telecom listings. Select a state to see opportunities, then review each scope for residential work, requirements, and locations. Counts show published listings, not individual routes or open seats.

Build your profile by state

Explore the independent profile in these states. Availability changes by scope; use the live map above to review published opportunities.

Find fiber technician work in your state.

Read local market context, explore metros, and compare public wage information. These guides are separate from live listings.

Questions from fiber-to-the-home technicians

Quick questions

Compare public wage ranges in the fiber technician pay guide. For splicing tools, certifications, and scope guidance, read the fiber splicer contractor guide.

Work across more than one specialty?

Explore the work you know and represent each skill accurately on your profile.

Your business. Your next step.

Ready to work under your own name?

Bring your skills. We’ll support your next step.

Create Your ProfileSee the full technician platform

Fiber work and pay guides

Work and pay

Northeast state and city guides
Southeast state and city guides

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