Transformable cable reels and related assemblies and methods

A method of operating a transformable cable reel, comprising:

• providing a transformable cable reel comprising a body comprising at least one traverse member comprising at least one first cable contact surface to form at least one first portion of a first reel configuration, a second traverse member disposed on at least one first arm, and a third traverse member disposed on at least one second arm, the at least one first arm and the at least one second arm each pivotably attached to the body about at least one first pivot and at least one second pivot, respectively, the second and third traverse members providing a second cable contact surface and a third cable contact surface, respectively, to form a second portion and third portion of the first reel configuration;
• disposing the at least one first arm at a first angle relative to the body and disposing the at least one second arm at a second angle relative to the body, to dispose the second and the third traverse members, respectively, in a first reel configuration;
• and
• spooling cable onto the at least one first cable contact surface, the second cable contact surface, and the third cable contact surface in the first reel configuration.