All Student Housing Operators and Managers Must Read This: A New White Paper By Campus Technologies Inc
Summary
Properties equipped with Single Mode fiber can rest easy, as it remains viable for the foreseeable future. However, older Multi-Mode fiber, which cannot support more than 1 Gigabit per second over typical student housing distances, may require upgrading to Single Mode to maintain adequate Internet service levels. Copper cables, often referred to as UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) or by categories such as Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6, etc., generally have a planned lifespan of 15-20 years. As new applications and systems, such as WiFi 7, emerge, requiring more than 1 Gigabit per access point, the wiring infrastructure must support these higher speeds. This proactive approach ensures that student housing communities can meet the evolving technological demands and provide reliable Internet service to residents.