Building for the Future: Bringing Broadband to All Canadians with the UBF
We recently wrote about how in the United States the FCC awarded a staggering $9.2 billion from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) to bring high-speed internet to underserved communities and regions across the U.S. In Canada, it’s the Universal …
Why Electric Coops Are Bringing FTTH to Rural USA
When it comes to bringing FTTH in underserved areas in rural America, we’ve typically seen familiar players like telephone companies and internet service providers leading the charge. There’s a new kid on the block though—electric coops—and they’ve recently snapped up …
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 …
New Product Release: Cat6A Keystones and 6-Port Module
NEW PRODUCT RELEASE: Primex is pleased to announce new Cat6A Keystones and 6-port modules. The Primex Cat6A 180° tool-less keystone jacks fit in standard wall plates and provide ultra high-speed data access. These keystones are UL-Listed and offer dual 568A/B wiring labels …
New Product Release: Fiber Splice Trays
NEW PRODUCT RELEASE: Primex is pleased to announce new Fiber Splice Trays. The Primex Fiber Splice Trays offer secure, efficient management of 12-24 fibers within Primex Wave outside plant enclosures. Easily stacked and scalable, these sturdy trays protect fiber bend radius across …
New Product Release: Microduct Termination Port
NEW PRODUCT RELEASE: Primex is pleased to announce new Microduct Termination Port. The Primex Microduct Termination Port provides strain relief for standard 8.5mm and 10mm microduct. This system threads through the knockout position of Primex in-wall Media Panels with minimal effort. The …
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 …
Telco Trends for 2017
If you thought 2017 was going to be quiet, think again. This year will be a huge year for broadband installers, especially for those who use high quality media panel and accessories. Policy decisions in Canada and the United States …