Pokalambro
The ReConnect 4 project for Pokalambro Telephone Cooperative involved the construction of approximately 134 miles of long-haul ring fiber infrastructure to expand and strengthen rural broadband connectivity across northwest Texas.
Executed under a federally funded grant program with strict milestone deadlines and third-party inspection requirements, the project required sustained high-production rates, disciplined logistics, and consistent quality control across remote terrain.
Isbell completed the build in just over 100 days, maintaining schedule integrity and zero recordable incidents while delivering reliable installation and restoration that met rigorous compliance standards.
Challenges Faced
Sustained High-Production Across 134 Miles
The 134-mile long-haul fiber build required disciplined coordination, equipment uptime, and sequenced production to maintain consistent daily progress across rural corridors.
Strict Federal Funding Milestones & Inspection Oversight
As a federally funded ReConnect project, the build operated under strict milestones, inspections, and documentation requirements with little tolerance for delay or error.
Expansive Rural Geography & Access Coordination
The route spanned remote northwest Texas terrain, requiring strategic staging, mobilization planning, and field oversight to maintain efficient progress.
High-Production Execution Across 134 Miles
For the 134-mile ReConnect 4 build, Isbell maintained consistent daily production through strategic staging, heavy-capacity equipment, and field support, completing the project in just over 100 days.
Remote Routing & Access Management
Crews navigated remote access and long rural spans using large-scale plowing, directional drilling, and disciplined coordination, with proactive planning and client alignment preventing delays and ensuring compliance.
Federal Milestone Execution
Under strict grant milestones and inspections, Isbell maintained disciplined tracking, self-performed critical scopes, and ensured equipment uptime to deliver steady progress across the 134-mile build without compromising compliance or quality.
Measurable Project Outcomes
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Schedule Adherence
Project delivered 14 days ahead of federal execution timelines without deviation.
Zero recordable accidents or lost-time incidents across all intensive field hours.
Safety TRIR Score
High-production long-haul fiber placement across remote northwest Texas terrain with disciplined compliance and restoration excellence.
Miles Placed
Installed 134 miles of long-haul fiber at over one mile per day while maintaining schedule discipline, equipment uptime, and full compliance.
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Safety Performance & Operational Assurance
Safety is our primary measure of success, reflected in our industry-leading 0.61 EMR and disciplined risk management.