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BEAD Restructure Eliminates Fiber Preference

2 weeks ago | cablinginstall.com | Patrick McLaughlin

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) issued a notice on June 6 eliminating the so-called “fiber preference” from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program and rescinding all previous approval of final proposals because “those final proposals no longer effectuate the goals of the program or the agency priorities that are detailed in [the] notice.” In its 23-page notice, the NTIA explained the document “modifies and replaces certain...
2 Twisted-Pair Cable Brands May Pose a Fire Hazard

3 weeks ago | cablinginstall.com | Patrick McLaughlin

UL Solutions recently posted public notices about two brands of cable that claim to be riser-rated but do not meet the requirements of the riser-rating test UL 1666 Standard Test for Flame Propagation Height of Electrical and Optical-Fiber Cables Installed Vertically in Shafts. UL recommends that both cables be removed from service and discarded. Images of the boxes of each of these cables are shown on this page.
Data Centers’ Staggering 35% Growth Paced Structured Cabling Market in 2024

4 weeks ago | cablinginstall.com | Patrick McLaughlin

BSRIA’s Worldwide Marketing Intelligence (WMI) business recently released its annual analysis of the global structured cabling market, revealing the total market grew 10% during the year and the data center segment grew 35%. The total worldwide market for structured cable and connectivity reached $7.6 billion in 2024.
What Is an OLTS?

1 month ago | cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma

An optical loss test set (OLTS) checks the performance and quality of a fiber network across various applications and industries. A recent Cabling, Installation, & Maintenance article discussed devices that help test fiber in the field. Both optical loss test set (OLTS) and optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR) are utilized in the field, however, it is far more common for an OLTS to be used than an OTDR.
Application Assurance with Copper Cabling

1 month ago | cablinginstall.com | Patrick McLaughlin

Since the time twisted-pair copper cabling began supporting data transmission in the 1990s, the cable itself and the components within it have been designed and manufactured to ensure an installed circuit can indeed support the transmission of signals to achieve the prescribed data rate.
What is the Difference Between Cat 5e vs Cat 6?

Mar 21, 2025 | cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma

CableWhat is the Difference Between Cat 5e vs Cat 6? While there are many similarities between Cat 5e vs Cat 6, there are some key differences worth noting. ID 57944275 © Sanchai Rattakunchorn | Dreamstime.comIn order to understand the differences between Cat 5e vs Cat 6 it’s good to know what they have in common and the features of each cable on their own.
Is AI having an impact in your work?

Feb 26, 2025 | cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma

HomeIs AI having an impact in your work? Particpate in this poll and see if AI is affecting work in the industries we cover. Serena Aburahma | Associate EditorSerena Aburahma is a recent graduate from California State University, Northridge receiving a B.A. in Honor's English Literature. Serena has several years of writing and SEO experience, which include creating a variety of content ranging from cars and insurance to video games and pop culture.
5 Things You Should Know About BIMMF

Feb 18, 2025 | cablinginstall.com | Patrick McLaughlin

Cable5 Things You Should Know About BIMMFFrom its disruptive introduction to its widespread use today, bend-insensitive multimode fiber has changed design, installation, and testing methods. ID 46542888 © Nobohh | Dreamstime.comBend-insensitive multimode fiber (BIMMF) was introduced more than 15 years ago as a solution to the challenge of attenuation caused by tight bends in fiber-optic cabling systems.
800-Gbit Ethernet Standard Available for Free Download

Feb 13, 2025 | cablinginstall.com | Patrick McLaughlin

Standards800-Gbit Ethernet Standard Available for Free DownloadThrough the IEEE’s GET Program, users can download the 802.3df-2024 specifications at no cost. ID 166120226 © Josepalbert13 | Dreamstime.comThe Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has made its 802.3df-2024 standard specifying 800-Gbit/sec Ethernet available for free download.
Testing Fiber in the Field and Devices That Can Help

Feb 11, 2025 | cablinginstall.com | Serena Aburahma

Field testing installed fiber-optic circuits is necessary to ensure the links can support their intended applications. The Telecommunications Industry Association’s (TIA) ANSI/TIA-568.3 standard defines Tier 1 and Tier 2 field tests. A Tier 1 test measures loss, length, and polarity. A Tier 2 test performs measurements meant to identify anomalies such as excessive loss or a fiber break. Tier 1 testing is far more common than Tier 2 testing according to this article from Fluke Networks.