Telecommunication Pole Attachments

UniSource Energy Services has a dedicated team for processing pole attachment requests. Our Pole Attachment Guidelines and streamlined application process provide for non-discriminatory, transparent access to UniSource's electric distribution system.

The Telecommunication Pole Attachment Team is responsible for:

Registration
Applications
Surveys
Inspections
Enforcement
Transfer Notifications
Support & Education

Applications & Notifications

Mohave County

Wireline—Standard Permit to Attach or One Touch Make Ready (OTMR)
Use for any Standard, Strand Mount or OTMR Wireline Attachment request. OTMR can only be selected if the Licensee’s Attachments meet the criteria under the OTMR process.

Wireless Permit to Attach
Use for any Wireless Attachment request (excluding Strand Mount).

Overlash Notification
Use to notify UniSource when the Licensee intends to attach a wire to existing wires or where it shares space with an existing Attachment.

Santa Cruz County

Wireless Permit to Attach
Use for any Wireless Attachment request (excluding Strand Mount).

Overlash Notification
Use to notify the Company when the Licensee intends to attach a wire to existing wires or where it shares space with an existing Attachment.

Pole Attachment Process

UniSource has provided the requirements, specifications and standards for pole attachment requests in its Pole Attachment Guidelines. Below is a high-level summary of the standard pole attachment process. Please refer to the Pole Attachment Guidelines for all requirements.

Below is a high-level view of the standard pole attachment process.