Premium: 5,000 ft route through urban dense right-of-way, complex trenching, multiple splices, extensive testing, and certification, plus restoration and permit packages. Total: about. Home and business fiber optics projects typically range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on run length, fiber type, and labor needs. The main cost drivers are materials, installation time, and environmental factors that affect trenching, conduit, and terminations. 52 per foot for wholesale bulk purchases, or $1 to $6 per foot at retail. That makes investing in fibre highly attractive.