Voice Cabling - Cat 3

Choosing the Right Cable

When discussing voice cable, different applications and cable grades can come into play. With the advent of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) the future of telephone cabling may change dramatically. But the fact of the matter is, we are still seeing over 90% of companies wiring for voice the same way it's been done for the last 20 years: using voice grade wire and standard RJ11 jacks at the user end. In the wiring closet, the terminations of choice are still 66 blocks, 110 style terminal blocks (developed by AT&T), Bix blocks and Krone fields.

Cat 3 Solution Still Has Longevity

These configurations give companies, and the majority of phone vendors, all the flexibility they need at a very reasonable cost. When voice cable is being installed in conjunction with your network cabling, the labor cost is greatly reduced. When voice and data cables originate from the same closet (and when the data cable is purchased from ACT), Action Communication Technology, Inc. charges what equates to just $20.00 labor per voice cable for installation. The cost of Category 3 cable, whether plenum rated or non-plenum, is very reasonable in relation to Category 5, and the jacks, usually 6 conductor USOC, are inexpensive. We generally split the 4 pair voice cable at the user end, and install 2 RJ11 jacks. This is possible because the large majority of phone systems on the market today require only 1 pair of wires, some others require 2 pairs. This gives our customers the option and flexibility to install any combination of phones, modems and analog lines at any location.

Cat 3 & Cat 5 Dual-Purpose Jacks

For some customers we will install multiple Category 5 or 5E cables to each user. Their intention is to use one or more of these cables for their telephones and/or modems. Obviously this configuration lends itself to great flexibility, because if they need a third or fourth network connection the network cable is already in place, but at a lesser cost. Each cable is Category 5 rated and needs a separate CAT 5 jack at the user end and a separate port on a rated patch panel in the wiring closet, all more costly than the Category 3 alternative. Unless the individual company has many heavy network users (those with more than 2 networked computers on their desk) we usually recommend the Category 3 solution.

Voice Cabling Services available from Action Communication

When cabling for voice communications, you want to be certain that your service company follows all codes and understands every aspect of the procedure. Action Communication’s cable installers possess a minimum of 5 years experience and can connect your organization with voice communications quickly and effectively, even while you are out of the office if this is most convenient for you. We certify all cable when we are finished, so you are guaranteed that your new cable will work for years to come.

Voice Cabling Qualifications and Experience from ACT

At ACT, our people make our Voice Cabling projects successful because of their dedication and diligence toward excellence. Below are a few reasons companies have trusted ACT since 1991.

Voice Cabling Products Used

ACT uses only the finest products in our Voice Cabling projects and align ourselves with the manufacturers listed below to insure that we bring the best quality of products to match the best quality of people and, in the end, create the best quality of results.

Voice Cabling Service: Texas

ACT also designs and installs voice cabling for cities throughout Texas including

Houston, TX Channelview, TX Huntsville, TX Pasadena, TX
Alvin, TX Clear Lake, TX Jacinto City, TX Pearland, TX
Angleton, TX Cinco Ranch, TX Jersey Village, TX Richmond, TX
Atascocita, TX Cleveland, TX Katy, TX Rosenberg, TX
Austin, TX College Station, TX Kingwood, TX San Antonio, TX
Bay City, TX Conroe, TX La Marque, TX Spring, TX
Baytown, TX Deer Park, TX La Porte, TX Stafford, TX
Beaumont, TX Denton, TX Lake Jackson, TX Sugar Land, TX
Beeville, TX Freeport, TX League City, TX Texas City, TX
Bellaire, TX Friendswood, TX Liberty, TX The Woodlands, TX
Brenham, TX Galena Park, TX Lufkin, TX Tomball, TX
Bryan, TX Galveston, TX Missouri City, TX Victoria, TX
Canyon Lake, TX Humble, TX Orange, TX Wharton, TX

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