General Cable Blog & Insights

Cable technology trends, installation guides, and industry news from our engineering team.

Blog Saturday 16th of May 2026

General Cable Buyer's FAQ: Choosing Between CYPRESS vs Other Cable, Marion & Du Quoin Plants, and Cost Realities

A practical FAQ for B2B buyers answering common questions about General Cable products, including the CYPRESS vs standard cable debate, plant locations in Marion and Du Quoin (IL), and how to think about total cost.

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Blog Friday 15th of May 2026

How to Spec a Structured Cabling System (From a Guy Who Tracked Every Dollar for 6 Years)

A procurement manager's step-by-step checklist for specifying a structured cabling system, covering budget, category, and vendor selection to avoid costly mistakes.

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Blog Thursday 14th of May 2026

Why Your FTTH Deployment Might Be Costing More Than It Should

A quality inspector breaks down the hidden costs of poor-quality optical cables in FTTH and 5G backhaul deployments, based on real audit data.

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Blog Thursday 14th of May 2026

Copper vs. Fiber for Your Next Campus Run: A Site-by-Site Decision Guide

Choosing between copper and fiber for a campus network is rarely a one-size-fits-all decision. This guide breaks down the decision into three common scenarios based on distance, environment, and budget, drawing on real-world installation mistakes and lessons learned.

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Blog Wednesday 13th of May 2026

I Told My CEO "Brand Doesn't Matter" for Conduit Fill. Here's Why I Was Wrong.

A procurement manager's confession: chasing the lowest conduit price cost us more than money. Why total value, including brand reliability like General Cable, matters more than the initial quote.

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Blog Wednesday 13th of May 2026

How to Select the Best Multimeter for Automotive Use: An Emergency Specialist's 5-Step Checklist

An emergency specialist with over a decade of experience in critical logistics shares a practical, 5-step checklist for choosing a multimeter for automotive diagnostics, focusing on features that prevent costly rework and ensure accurate readings.

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Blog Tuesday 12th of May 2026

When the CFO Caught a $2,400 Mistake: What I Learned About Buying Cable

An office administrator shares a real story about a cable procurement error that cost the company thousands, and the lessons learned about vetting vendors and reading specs.

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Blog Tuesday 12th of May 2026

I Spent 6 Years Analyzing Cable Vendor Costs. Here’s Why I’m Betting on General Cable (and Not Just for the Price)

A procurement manager breaks down the total cost of ownership (TCO) for fiber optic cabling, arguing that General Cable offers better value for small-to-mid-sized buyers than the big-name competition, despite surface-level pricing.

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Blog Saturday 9th of May 2026

general-cable vs. The Spec Sheet: Why DuraForce Pro 3 and 3210 Changed My Mind on Cable Quality

A quality inspector breaks down the real-world differences between standard fiber optic cables and the high-performance DuraForce Pro 3 and 3210 series, explaining why upfront specifications prevent costly rework.

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Blog Saturday 9th of May 2026

5 FAQs About General Cable Connectors in 5G & FTTH Networks

A practical guide answering common questions about connectors, devices, and networks from an emergency specialist who’s handled rush orders and field failures.

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