The NESC, which is the OSP foreman's Go To reference has specific rules regarding telephone cable strand bonding. Rules 096, 097G, 344, 354, 384C for starters.

The rule of thumb and supported by the NESC is every 1/4 mile the strand must be bonded and grounded. Look Here

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