Network Cabling
Professional structured cabling design and installation — Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A — for voice and data networks across Mississauga, Toronto, and the GTA.
Structured cabling is the backbone of your building's telecommunications infrastructure. A well-planned and properly installed cabling system gives your network a professional, reliable foundation — and saves costly maintenance down the road. AN Telecom Solutions provides network cabling consultation, design, installation, and support for businesses across Mississauga, Toronto, and the Greater Toronto Area.
All of our installations follow TIA/EIA structured cabling standards. Every cable run is tested and certified before handoff, so you start with a network that works — not one you troubleshoot from day one.
What We Do
Whether you're building out a new office, renovating an existing space, or relocating your business, we handle the full scope of network cabling — from initial design through installation, testing, and certification.
- New office and commercial build-outs
- Renovations and tenant improvements
- Moves, adds, and changes (MAC work)
- Workstation and wall outlet drops
- Server room and data closet wiring
- Cable removal, clean-up, and re-routing
- Testing and certification with Fluke equipment
- Ongoing maintenance and support
We also install fiber optic cabling for backbone runs and high-bandwidth connections, and handle server room and data center cabling for rack-based environments.
The Five Subsystems of Structured Cabling
A structured cabling system follows the TIA-568 standard and consists of five standardized subsystems, each serving a specific function in the network infrastructure. Understanding these subsystems helps when scoping a project — whether it's a single-floor office or a multi-storey commercial building.
Demarcation Point
Where the telephone company or ISP network ends and connects with your on-premises wiring. This is typically where your building's cabling responsibility begins.
Equipment Rooms
Houses network switches, patch panels, servers, and wiring consolidation points that serve users inside the building or campus.
Riser Cabling
Vertical backbone cabling that connects equipment rooms and telecommunications closets across floors. Often runs through conduit or cable trays in the building core.
Horizontal Wiring
Runs from telecommunications rooms to individual outlets and work areas through wireways, conduits, and ceiling spaces. This is the bulk of a typical cabling project.
Work-Area Components
Patch cords, wall plates, and jacks that connect end-user equipment — computers, phones, printers, access points — to the horizontal cabling system.
Cat6 vs Cat6A: Which Should You Choose?
Both Cat6 and Cat6A are common choices for commercial network installations in the GTA. The right choice depends on your current needs and how long you want the infrastructure to last.
Cat6
Supports speeds up to 10 Gbps at distances up to 55 metres and operates at 250 MHz bandwidth. A solid choice for most office environments running standard data, voice, and video. Lower material cost and easier to terminate.
Cat6A
Supports 10 Gbps at the full 100-metre distance and operates at 500 MHz bandwidth. Required for 10-Gigabit Ethernet across longer runs, PoE+ devices like IP cameras and wireless access points, and environments where future-proofing matters. Thicker cable and slightly higher material cost, but increasingly the standard for new commercial builds.
For most new office builds in Mississauga and the GTA, we recommend Cat6A. The incremental cost over Cat6 is small relative to the total project, and it avoids the need to re-cable when network demands grow. For budget-sensitive projects or shorter cable runs, Cat6 remains a reliable option.
Network Cabling Services
- Network design and consulting
- Cat5e and Cat6 cabling
- Cat6A cabling for high-performance networks
- Phone and voice cabling
- Fiber optic runs and backbone cabling
- Server room design and rack installation
- Patch panel and cable management
- Cable removal, clean-up, and management
- Office relocation and re-wiring
- Testing and certification
Every installation is tested and documented. We use professional-grade Fluke testers to verify each cable run meets TIA/EIA standards for performance and continuity. You receive a certified test report for your records — useful for compliance, insurance, and future troubleshooting.
We serve businesses of all sizes — from single-suite offices to multi-floor commercial buildings across Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville, Toronto, and the wider GTA. Whether you need 10 drops or 500, the process is the same: assess, design, install, test, certify.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is structured cabling?
Structured cabling is a standardized approach to building network infrastructure. Instead of running cables ad hoc, the system is designed with defined subsystems — demarcation, equipment rooms, backbone risers, horizontal runs, and work-area outlets — all following TIA/EIA-568 standards. This makes the network easier to manage, troubleshoot, and expand over time.
How much does network cabling cost?
Cost depends on the number of cable drops, cable type (Cat6 vs Cat6A), building layout, and whether it's a new build or retrofit. A typical office drop ranges from $150 to $300 per point installed. We provide free on-site assessments and detailed quotes — call us for an estimate specific to your project.
Should I choose Cat6 or Cat6A?
For new commercial builds, we generally recommend Cat6A. It supports 10-Gigabit speeds at the full 100-metre distance and handles PoE+ devices better than Cat6. The additional material cost is modest compared to the labour involved, and it avoids re-cabling when bandwidth requirements increase. Cat6 is still appropriate for shorter runs and budget-conscious projects.
How long does a network cabling installation take?
A small office (10–20 drops) typically takes 1–2 days. Larger commercial projects with 50+ drops, riser cabling, and server room buildout can take 1–2 weeks depending on building access and complexity. We schedule around your business hours whenever possible to minimize disruption.
Do you service areas outside Mississauga?
Yes. While our office is in Mississauga, we provide on-site network cabling installation across the entire Greater Toronto Area — including Toronto, Brampton, Oakville, Vaughan, Markham, Hamilton, and surrounding cities in Southern Ontario.