General Cable Blog & Insights

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

Blog Thursday 21st of May 2026

General Cable vs. Cypress: 3 Dimensions That Matter for Critical Infrastructure Projects

A practical comparison of General Cable and Cypress products from the perspective of an emergency logistics specialist. We compare availability, spec consistency, and real-world performance to help you make a faster, more confident choice.

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Blog Thursday 21st of May 2026

General Cable Locations: How Geography Impacts Your Network Infrastructure Choices

A practical comparison of General Cable Corporation’s manufacturing and distribution locations, helping system integrators and contractors decide when proximity matters more than product range.

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Blog Tuesday 19th of May 2026

General Cable vs. Cypress Cable: A Buyer's Cost Analysis for CAT6a & Infrastructure

A practical cost-controller's comparison of General Cable and Cypress Cable for structured cabling projects, including TCO analysis, manufacturing locations, and specific recommendations for integrators.

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Blog Tuesday 19th of May 2026

What I Learned About the ‘Other’ General Cable (And Why a Multimeter Changed Everything)

An administrative buyer shares a story about a $2,400 ordering mistake that led to a surprising discovery about the right General Cable for a new data center build.

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Blog Monday 18th of May 2026

Who Owns General Cable? Lessons in B2B Vendor Consolidation

An honest look at General Cable, its place in the Prysmian Group, and the practical lessons learned about B2B vendor consolidation from an administrative buyer's perspective.

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Blog Monday 18th of May 2026

A Pro's 5-Step Cheat Sheet for Emergency Cable Orders (When You Need CAT6a Yesterday)

An emergency specialist shares a practical checklist for sourcing CAT5e, CAT6a, and fiber optic cables under extreme time pressure. Avoid costly rookie mistakes when facing a short deadline for General Cable or similar products.

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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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