What do I need to know about installing inside cabling within my home?

When building a new multi-dwelling unit, it is recommended to contact Tbaytel before construction is started.

Telephone, Internet and TV

  • This should be done once the electrical wiring is installed, but before the interior walls are finished.
  • It is recommended to install 2 runs of CAT 5 cable to each potential location of phone, Internet, TV, and Data. A minimum of 1 run of CAT5 cable is required to each location, along with 2 runs of CAT 5 cable to a centralized location for residential gateway.
  • A minimum of three weeks prior to when you would like to have your jacks installed and your Telephone, Internet and TV service connected, contact Tbaytel Customer Care to place your connection order.
  • Refer to the Do It Yourself Guide, Inside Telephone Wiring for more information about inside wire. 
  • Refer to our Residential Wire Care section for more information about subscribing to Tbaytel Wire Care.
  • For all inquiries or to place an order for outside cable and/or inside wire, please call Tbaytel Customer Care at 807-623-4400 (toll free: 1-800-264-9501)

Security

  • Contact Tbaytel at any time during the early phases of the building process to arrange for a free Security system consultation. To arrange for the installation of Security system wiring, contact Tbaytel Customer Care once the electrical wiring is installed, but before the interior walls are finished.
  • A minimum of six weeks prior to when you would like to have your Security system installed and connected, contact Tbaytel Customer Care to place your installation order.
  • Refer to the Do It Yourself Guide, Inside Telephone Wiring for more information about inside wire. 
  • Refer to our Residential Wire Care section for more information about subscribing to Tbaytel Wire Care.
  • For all inquiries or to place an order for outside cable and/or inside wire, please call Tbaytel Customer Care at 807-623-4400 (toll free: 1-800-264-9501)

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Updated on Fri, 05 Mar 2021 by Renae Backen

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