What is TechReady?

"TechReady is a joint program between Bell Aliant and Home Builders’ Associations that trains builders, renovators and subcontractors to properly wire new homes for current and future technology. The TechReady brand assures you that a home has been wired by trained professionals for the latest communications technology in voice, video and data. As people embrace technology at an increasing rate, they expect to be able to incorporate it into their everyday lives, and their homes are no exception to this rule. The TechReady program is designed to train industry professionals to fulfill the lifestyle needs of the consumers. While not all TechReady homes are the same, each is built to a set of standards that must be met in order for the home to be certified but most importantly, each TechReady home has "Structured Cabling". To learn more about the TechReady program see www.techready.ca

Unlike conventional cabling, "Structured" cabling systems provide maximum flexibility for users to move voice, data and video services throughout their home. To learn more about Structured Cabling click the link in the Products and Services sub-menu above.

Why Build TechReady?

Owning a TechReady Home is all about choice. It’s a new professional standard that ensures you have added flexibility for all your current and future technology needs. Here are some of the benefits that are sure to please savvy consumers:

1. Lifestyle:
Choosing TechReady will enhance your lifestyle choices. With TechReady, your home is well connected, making your life easier.

2. Quality:
TechReady certification assures you that your home has been wired by trained professionals for the latest communications technology (voice, video and data) and will insure that your home is wired according to international standards.

3. Value for your money:
Choosing TechReady will increase the value of your new home or addition. Industry professionals suggest that the type of wiring found in a TechReady Home increases its value by 5-10% (based on a $200K home) while the cost of a standard TechReady package is typically less than 1% of the overall building cost.

4. Prepared for the future:
With technology becoming more and more prevalent in our lives, technologically inclined individuals will seek out TechReady Homes – thus protecting your investment if you sell your home in the future. TechReady also enables customers with different needs and different interests to benefit equally because of the flexibility built into the wiring infrastructure.

5. Bell Aliant Special Offer:
Additionally, TechReady Home owners will receive up to $300 in exclusive rebates towards qualifying Bell Aliant services.

What makes a home TechReady?

What defines a home as being TechReady? The basic requirements that need to be met in order for a home to be certified as TechReady are as follows:

1). It needs "Structured Cabling"; To be Certified TechReady, homes must have a certain minimum number of outlets for devices such as phone, Internet, computer, voice over IP, Bell Aliant TV and Internet ready gaming devices; this typically results in twice as many connection points than a conventionally built home wired by electricians. Systems will use a minimum  of type Cat5e and RG-6 wiring. Systems must be installed by specially trained low voltage installers and must meet the ANSI/EIA/TIA 570B standard.

2). Cabling must be run in a star topology back to a central location. The installation of a dedicated media distribution panel (A.K.A. "Distribution Device") that will be used to house any required distribution equipment is also required and all lines inside the panel must be clearly labeled for easy identification.

3). It must be a turn-key installation; All lines must be terminated and connected, all trim plates mounted, and Service Feed entrances must be run from the distribution panel to outside the home; This will allow Service Provider technicians to connect basic TV and Telephone services in only minutes without needing access to any other part of the home other than the distribution panel.

To learn more about the Advantages and Benefits Structured Cabling, click HERE

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