NS288
Telecommunications Antenna on Poles
NS288: Telecommunications Antenna on Poles
This network standard sets requirements for the attachment of telecommunication antenna (small cells, microcells and macro cells) on Ausgrid’s poles and streetlighting columns.
Scope
In addition, telecommunications equipment, including small cells, microcells, macro sites and broadband cable services and NBN may be installed on Ausgrid poles under a licensing agreement negotiated with Ausgrid.
This standard provides requirements to customers, carriers, utilities, accredited service providers and third parties who are seeking access to Ausgrid assets/poles for the purpose of installing telecommunications equipment i.e. antennas and remote radio units (RRU’s), including associated cabling and consumables.
This Standard does not specify the requirements for pole-mounted communications cabling. Refer NS232 for Telecommunications Cables on Ausgrid poles.
This Standard does not specify the electrical requirements for pole-mounted Special Small Services, which is covered under Ausgrid’s electricity supply standard ES1- Premises Connection Requirements.