Aqualinq provides a fiber‑optic deployment solution that leverages existing water‑pipe infrastructure to lay cables quickly and with minimal disruption. By using thick water conduits as protective ducts, the method cuts total cost of ownership by up to 30% and shortens time‑to‑market compared with traditional buried‑cable techniques, making high‑speed connectivity feasible in areas where conventional deployment fails.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Deploying fiber optic networks using traditional trenching or aerial methods is costly, time‑consuming, and often limited by permitting, surface disruption, and terrain challenges, especially in rural or protected areas.
Solution
Aqualinq’s proprietary system installs fiber optic cables through existing thick water mains, using a trenchless technique that leverages the ubiquitous, deep‑buried water infrastructure. This approach eliminates most civil works, reduces permitting requirements to a single utility permit, and protects the fiber from accidental digging. By reusing the water pipe conduit, deployment times are cut by up to 85% and total cost of ownership can be lowered by as much as 30%, while providing a resilient pathway suitable for backbone, FTTP, P2P, MDU and 5G backhaul applications.
Target Audience
Primary customers are telecommunications operators, broadband service providers, and mobile network owners seeking rapid, low‑cost fiber rollout for backbone, FTTP, and 5G backhaul projects, particularly in underserved or geographically challenging regions.
Features
- Trenchless insertion equipment designed to feed fiber through standard water pipe diameters without excavating the surrounding ground
- Compatibility with a wide range of fiber types and connectorized solutions for backbone, last‑mile, and 5G backhaul deployments
- Minimal surface disruption and reduced civil‑engineering permits, requiring only coordination with water utilities
- Enhanced cable protection from accidental digging and environmental hazards due to the deep, robust water pipe conduit
- Scalable across diverse terrains, including complex landscapes, protected lands, and rural communities where traditional methods fail
- Cost‑effective model delivering up to 30% lower total ownership costs and up to 85% reduction in deployment hours