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 …
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 …
The Home Builder’s Guide to Smart Homes
Primex is pleased to announce the latest in a series of ebooks ‘The Home Builders’ Guide to Smart Homes’. This ebook is packed with interesting and insightful articles that home builders need to know about integrating smart technologies into their …
What is Gigabit Internet and How Do You Get It?
You may have heard the term Gigabit Internet a lot lately, usually in connection with the rollout of fiber broadband across North America. But what is it exactly? Simply put, it means Internet access running at speeds of 1000 megabits …
What is 4K or UHD Video?
Yet another reason to get fiber to the home! Meet 4K – the next video standard, named on its approximately 4000 pixel wide resolution. Sometimes it’s called UHD or ultra-high definition, but that doesn’t mean they are same. Like previous …
Managing Fiber to the Home with Adaptable Style
Fiber to the home is now becoming widespread and not just to new builds. Installers are demanding fiber management that can also deal with legacy copper cabling in existing buildings where retrofits can be particularly challenging. They need enclosures that …
7 New Terms Every Broadband Installer Should Know
As high-speed fiber crisscrosses North America there are still many last-mile challenges bringing it into buildings. Because of this, many new terms are being cited for iterations of the service. With fiber able to deliver gigabit speeds over very long …