Why fiber optic internet is going underground
The widespread adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) and smart home technology has internet service providers (ISPs) and integrators on the hunt for the most effective methods of broadband delivery for many scenarios. While structured wiring and Wi-Fi installations play …
Dark fiber and the future of broadband
Your broadband customers are using more bandwidth every year and their media panel can easily handle video, play games, and power their smart homes. Where does all of this bandwidth come from, and when is usage going to reach capacity? Extra …
Beyond Voice: Gesture-Based Controls for the Smart Home
Voice-controlled assistants like Google Home and Alexa are already immensely popular with your broadband customers, but their dominance may be short-lived. Just as your customers prefer their smart-home hub out of sight in a media panel, they’ll embrace more subtle …
Four policies that can speed up fiber adoption
How do you help customers who want fiber broadband where it’s unavailable? For starters, do everything you can to speed up the fiber deployment process. Encourage your local government to enact policies that help broadband installers and smart home builders …
Is wireless internet the smart solution for multi-family dwellings?
Some may think wired-only internet is becoming a thing of the past. But if you think your days of needing structured wiring equipment are over, think again. Wi-Fi has become a must for most of your customers, while whole-home coverage …
Telco Trends: Why the Industry Needs AI
As a broadband installer, you are likely affected by the growing field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Every time you wire a media panel for a customer, you are powering the potential for AI in their home. You can also …
Why fiber needs to be installed in new multi-dwelling units
Are your customers planning a complete fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) installation for a multi-dwelling unit (MDU)? Not long ago, FTTH was considered too expensive. But the climate has changed, and today it would be a mistake to leave fiber out of development …
Why structured wiring is critical to the connected office
As a broadband integrator, you know that setting up internet for your business customers involves a lot more than installing a scalable enclosure outside the building. Your business customers need a custom structured wiring installation that accommodates their current requirements …
Why 5G Won’t Replace Fiber or Cable Broadband
If you’ve been reading the headlines about the 5G revolution and imagining smart home installations free of splicing and connecting cable, think again. 5G isn’t going to replace wired internet anytime soon. 5G is the 5th generation in cellular networks. …
What Broadband Everywhere Means for the Smart Home
Your customers appreciate the money they save with their smart thermostat and smart lights. They feel safer knowing their smart security system will alert them on their phone if anything comes up. And they get a lot of use out …