Microducts | Pricing & Cost

MicroDuct fiber refers to fiber optic cables specifically engineered to be installed inside microducts using air-blowing or pushing techniques. These cables have a small outer diameter, low friction coating, and high tensile strength, making them ideal for high-density outside plant telecom networks where space efficiency and future scalability are critical requirements.

Microducts are small-diameter conduits used in outside plant (OSP) telecommunications networks to route and protect fiber optic cables. They enable high-density fiber deployment in limited space, support air-blown fiber installation, and allow future cable upgrades without trenching. They are widely used in FTTH, 5G backhaul, and utility network builds.

Microduct pricing is generally based on inner and outer diameter size, wall thickness, material type, and order volume. Bundle configurations (e.g., 2-way, 4-way, 7-way) also affect cost. DT Sales Reps provides pricing available on request — contact DavidS@DTTexas.com or call 281-900-1506 for a tailored quote based on your project specifications.

Microducts are most commonly manufactured from HDPE (high-density polyethylene) due to its flexibility, UV resistance, chemical resistance, and durability in outdoor environments. Some microducts also incorporate co-extruded inner liners with low-friction coatings to facilitate fiber blowing, and they are available in various colors for easy identification of circuit routes.

Yes, microducts are specifically designed for outdoor OSP environments, including direct-buried, conduit-within-conduit, aerial, and underground applications. Their weather-resistant and UV-stable construction makes them suitable for harsh outdoor conditions. DT Sales Reps supplies OSP-grade microducts and related materials built to handle demanding telecommunications and utility infrastructure installations.

Standard conduit is larger-diameter and typically used to house multiple cables or innerducts. Microducts are much smaller — usually ranging from 3mm to 16mm in outer diameter — and are designed to carry individual or small fiber bundles. Microducts allow for higher pathway density, easier air-blown fiber installation, and more flexible network expansion compared to traditional conduit systems.