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 …
3 Tips for Building New Construction Smart Homes
Managing the logistics of new home construction is a challenge for any builder or developer. Between budgeting for the sky-rocketing costs of building materials and coordinating each stage of construction, it can feel like there’s little time for anything else. …
How ISP Integrators Can Create Lasting Smart Home Value
With the number of IP-connected devices in the average home continuing to rise at a rapid pace (especially in the face of COVID-19’s work-from-home and stay-at-home trends) the pressure is on for ISP integrators and residential builders to keep pace …
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 …
Why It’s Finally Time to Invest in Remote Working for Your Company
Recent weeks have shown how valuable it is for a business to have a robust remote working plan in place. As the novel coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) has spread and caused more disruption around the world, it’s becoming clear …
Why every smart home needs a structured wiring plan
From appliances to lights to blinds to thermostats, smart home devices are finding their way into every nook and cranny of the modern household. In many ways, these devices are making our homes more efficient and user-friendly, but they’re also …
How Structured Wiring Can Support Smart Home Security Trends
The home security industry is changing and changing fast. Gone are the days where companies like ADT reigned supreme, providing security-conscious homeowners with fully monitored systems that connect to the home’s phone line or through a cellular module. Today, the …
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. …
What you need to know about network repeaters
In this world where everything is connected, your customers need Wi-Fi to reach every corner of their house. Wireless routers can deliver Wi-Fi to most rooms in a small home or apartment, but large homes may need help getting whole-home …