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Connectorized Fiber Terminals: Cost-Saving Telecom Solutions for Mixed-Use Developments
Mixed-use developments (MxU) are rapidly becoming more commonplace in urban planning and development across North America. With diverse mixes of tenants – from residential units to light commercial shops to industrial spaces – these types of projects present complex challenges …

New Product Release: Announcing the new Wave Fiber Jumpers and Pigtails
Primex is excited to announce the launch of its new offering, Wave Fiber Jumpers and Pigtails (patch cables). These products offer a versatile and cost-effective residential and multi-tenant network deployment solution. Our new Fiber Jumpers and Pigtails are 3.0mm riser-rated …

New Product Release: Announcing the new Wave Fiber Connectorized Fiber Terminal (CFT)
Primex is expanding its existing Wave Fiber product line to include integrated fiber solutions for residential and multi-tenant network deployments. Connectorized Fiber Terminals come with pre-terminated fiber assemblies that speed up installation and reduce overall project costs. These enclosures are …

Fiber Installs at Scale: Maximizing Efficiency for New Construction
The superior performance of fiber is an easy sell. In fact, the benefits of fiber internet are well understood by most homeowners. So the challenge isn’t convincing ISP customers to upgrade or switch – it’s ensuring the infrastructure is even …

5 Key Factors to Consider for Optimizing Connectivity in New Construction Homes
Optimal connectivity in the home is no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ for homebuyers in North America. It’s a necessity! Without it, commonplace activities like 4K streaming, work-from-home, and online gaming can grind to a halt from slow service and dropped connections. …

Celebrate Earth Day 2023 with Environmentally Friendly Green Primex Packaging Options
At Primex, we’re committed to going green and setting meaningful sustainability goals. One of the ways we’ve been doing that is rethinking how we package our products to create less waste, use less cardboard, and reduce material scrap. As this …

Speed Up Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) Retrofits with a Primex SOHO Pro Installation
If you’re a fiber ISP or telco, one area of your business that’s likely long overdue for an efficiency boost is on-site FTTH installation. Scheduling calls, deploying installers, and completing work inside customers’ homes can quickly gobble up a lot …

Why Structured Wiring is Essential for Smart Homes
These days, most homes are smart – at least to some extent. As more and more devices connect to the home’s internet network, the battle for bandwidth is getting more contentious. Think about a typical family home, where there are …

Why Cat6A Is Emerging as the New Go-To Networking Choice for New Residential Builds
For decades, new residential Ethernet installations have leveraged either Cat5, Cat5e, or Cat6 cabling to create the backbone of home networks. But times are changing, and more recently a new standard is emerging where residential builders and planners are specifying …

New Product Release: Announcing New Cat6A Additions to SOHO ProTM Connectivity
Primex is expanding its existing Cat6A line with new connectivity products, including tooled and tool-less keystones in both 90- and 180-degrees, as well as a variety of patch panels to augment Cat6A installations. Cat6A technology significantly outperforms earlier connectivity options, …