Structured Cabling Installation Services in Central Texas
Comp-Utility designs, installs, tests, and certifies structured cabling for data centers and commercial facilities across Central Texas. We build copper and fiber backbones to ANSI/TIA-568 and TIA-942 standards, including Cat6A, OM4/OM5 fiber, and pre-terminated MPO/MTP systems, with full documentation and certification. Engineer-owned since 1992, we deliver cabling that performs and is built to last.
What We Provide
Our Capabilities
Design and Installation
Backbone and horizontal cabling designed to TIA standards, installed with disciplined pathway and containment planning.
Learn moreFiber Optic Systems
Single-mode and multi-mode fiber and pre-terminated MPO/MTP trunks sized for 10G to 400G data center networks.
Learn moreTesting and Certification
We certify every link, label the system, and provide documentation your team can manage for years.
Learn moreBuilt to Standard
Cabling Designed to TIA-942 and Fully Certified
A reliable network starts with reliable cabling. We design to ANSI/TIA-568 and TIA-942, install with careful pathway and containment planning, and certify every link so performance is proven rather than assumed.
Consistent labeling and documentation mean your team can manage moves, adds, and changes long after the install is complete.
The Comp-Utility Difference
Why Comp-Utility?
Engineer-Owned and Operated
Comp-Utility is owned and operated by engineers, with licensed Texas Professional Engineers (P.E.) on staff. That rigor anchors every design, specification, and installation.
Trusted Since 1992
We have designed, installed, and maintained mission-critical power and cooling infrastructure across Central Texas since 1992, through every generation of the technology.
Turnkey, Single-Contract Partner
We sell, design, install, and maintain complete infrastructure end to end. One accountable team and one contract for power, cooling, distribution, and cabling.
Long-Standing Distribution Partner
As a long-standing distribution partner of Eaton, Schneider Electric, and Vertiv, we specify best-in-class systems and back them with factory-grade service.
Licensed, Certified & Recognized
We hold ourselves to the standards of the institutions we serve, from professional licensure and jobsite safety to the industry organizations that set the bar for mission-critical work.
Licensed Professional Engineers
State of Texas (TBPE)
OSHA 30 Certified
Field Technicians
AFCOM Member
Data center industry association
7x24 Exchange Member
Mission-critical infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
What is structured cabling and why does it matter?
Structured cabling is a standardized, organized cabling infrastructure that connects equipment across a data center or building, covering backbone and horizontal runs, pathways, and termination points. A well-designed structured cabling system improves reliability, simplifies troubleshooting, and supports faster upgrades. Done to TIA standards, it is the dependable foundation your network and systems rely on.
What cabling standards do you follow?
We follow ANSI/TIA-568 for commercial cabling and TIA-942 for data center infrastructure, covering media, pathways, spaces, and redundancy. Following recognized standards ensures interoperability, supportable performance, and a clean upgrade path. We certify installed copper and fiber links against the applicable category or fiber standard and provide the results.
Do you install both copper and fiber?
Yes. We install copper (Cat6, Cat6A, and higher) for horizontal runs and PoE, and single-mode and multi-mode fiber (OM4/OM5) for backbones and high-speed links. We commonly deploy pre-terminated MPO/MTP fiber trunks to speed installation and reduce field-termination risk in data center environments.
What speeds can structured cabling support?
Depending on media and design, cabling supports 10G, 25G, 40G, 100G, and up to 400G. Cat6A handles 10G over copper, while fiber with MPO/MTP supports the highest backbone speeds. We size the design to your current network and growth plan so the cabling does not become the bottleneck as speeds increase.
Can you install cabling without disrupting operations?
Yes. We plan and phase work to protect live operations, using existing pathways, scheduled windows, and careful labeling. Our technicians are OSHA-trained and follow your site protocols. We coordinate closely with your team so additions and upgrades happen without affecting production systems.
Do you test and certify the cabling after installation?
Yes. Every installation is tested and certified against the applicable standard, with results documented. Certification verifies that links meet performance requirements and supports manufacturer warranties. We also label the system and provide records so your team can troubleshoot and manage changes confidently over the system's life.
Who provides structured cabling in Central Texas?
Comp-Utility designs, installs, tests, and certifies structured cabling across Central Texas from its Austin headquarters. Engineer-owned since 1992, the company delivers copper and fiber systems to TIA standards with full documentation. Call (512) 346-0999 or email sales@comp-utility.com for a quote.
Can you handle our power and cooling too?
Yes. Comp-Utility is a turnkey, single-contract partner. Along with cabling we design and install UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, precision cooling, and raised access flooring, and provide ongoing maintenance. Consolidating the full infrastructure under one Central Texas provider simplifies coordination and accountability.