diff --git a/deploy.py b/deploy.py
index ebc7c02..4afb4c4 100644
--- a/deploy.py
+++ b/deploy.py
@@ -44,6 +44,8 @@ def deploy():
     sshc.set_missing_host_key_policy(paramiko.AutoAddPolicy()) # so we don't get whined at and crash over a unrecognized host-key
     sshc.connect(cfg["server"],port=cfg["port"],username=cfg["ssh-user"],password=cfg["ssh-pw"])
 
+    time.sleep(3) # Sleep 3 seconds, so that the ONT is initialized enough
+    
     for command in shcommands:
         sshc.exec_command(command)
         print(f'{command} was executed on the ONT')