Companies Partner to Launch the FibreONE Program
Highland Heights, Ky., March 31, 2021 – Prysmian Group, Clearfield, Inc., Dura-Line, Oldcastle Infrastructure and Primex Technologies have teamed up to deliver a comprehensive high-speed broadband infrastructure solution to the rural areas of Canada. The group’s FibreONE program encompasses a …
Why 5G Needs Fiber to Thrive
The 5G era has begun. In the last year, 5G networks have been popping up all over North America. Estimates say that by 2023, up to 32% of North American mobile connections will be on a 5G network. Worldwide 5G, …
Why You Should be Installing a Plastic Media Panel over Metal
More and more people are turning houses into smart homes with the ability to remotely control appliances, lights, computers, security cams, etc. from a computer, tablet or smartphone. It can be a nightmare trying to manage all the cables and …
Opportunities to Meet Demands of 4K Streaming
In the world of home entertainment, there are a pair of persistent trends that telco professionals should be leveraging to their advantage. One is the now long-running trend of people cutting the cord on cable and relying solely on streaming …
New Product Announcement: FTC2 (Fiber Transition Case)
Primex is pleased to announce the new FTC2. The Primex Fiber Transition Case 2 (FTC2) is a compact, elegant transition point for storing up to 3’ of fiber drop cable and a simplex connector. It’s ideal for test points, fiber-to-the-desk, …
New Product Announcement: PR1500N (narrow)
Primex is pleased to announce the new PR1500N (narrow). The Primex SOHO Pro™ PR15000N Wifi transparent Media Panel brings fiber inside and forms the center piece of the connected home. The low-profile Narrow model lowers the lid depth by 1” (from …
Edge Computing and the Third Act of the Internet
What will the next phase of the internet look like? Where are the opportunities for providers and installers? What trends and patterns do industry pros need to be aware of? These are just some of the questions that are explored …
5 Myths About 5G, and Why it Won’t Replace 4G or Wired Internet
After years of anticipation (and more than a little hype) 5G is finally starting to turn into a reality. But is it truly set to revolutionize the way we connect to the internet? Is this really the beginning of the …
Remote Workers and VoIP are Changing the Smart Home Landscape
Employees working remotely is on the rise at a rapid pace, and it’s having a profound impact on what smart home builders and integrators are planning for both current and future needs in the home. Since 2005, the regular work-from-home …
Top 5 Smart Home Blog Posts from The Switch
As we look forward to an exciting 2019 in the telco and smart home industry, here’s a list of our most-read blog posts on The Switch. Why 5G won’t replace fiber or cable broadband If you’ve been reading the headlines …