
The IoT Security Opportunity Sitting Right Under Every ISP’s Nose
The surging smart home market is opening up exciting new opportunities for internet service providers (ISPs) to deliver essential value-added services, but maybe not in the ways you’d think. For decades, ISPs have lived and died by the different tiers …

When Cable Broadband Leads to Underwhelming Wi-Fi
With the recent expansion of high-speed broadband and fiber internet into the residential space, more cable ISP customers are channeling their inner Tom Cruise and feeling the need for speed. They’re connecting more devices to their cable internet and streaming …

Why structured wiring needs to be on your radar as a builder or installer
From appliances to lights to blinds to thermostats, smart home devices are finding their way into every nook and cranny in the modern household. In many ways, these devices are making our homes more efficient and user-friendly than ever before. …

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 …

802.11ax: What You Need to Know About the Next Generation of Wi-Fi
If you’re a broadband installer or technician who’s ever had to troubleshoot interference or bandwidth problems with your customer’s WLAN, you know this reality all too well: It’s an ultra-crowded wireless world out there, and only the strongest network signals …

Why fiber-optic networks are vital to rural connectivity
Remember when fiber broadband was a premium offering available only in select regions? That was when your job involved more copper and coax enclosures than fiber enclosures. For the majority of broadband installers now, those days are long gone. Today, …

Why smart homes need solar power
What does every smart home builder need to install in a smart home? For starters, a media panel that facilitates a clear Wi-Fi signal. But did you know you should also consider providing solar power? Solar panels, also known as photovoltaic …

Five Steps to Improving Your Customers’ Wireless Network (WLAN)
Let’s face of it – most people’s lives are powered by Wi-Fi. It keeps smart homes functional and keeps everyone connected to the outside world. Where does your job – to provide a quality broadband connection – start and end? …

Why router selection is a vital part of broadband installation
Your customer’s smart home has fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) internet with speeds of 150 Megabits per second (Mbps) and they have a clear Wi-Fi signal through their Wi-Fi transparent media panel. But, is that enough to guarantee that all their connected devices …