Communications Services is a broad term related to the transmission of electronic data. Typically communications services covers telecommunications, entertainment and media, and Internet/Web services. At Grid35, we have been providing communications services related support to medical practices in Orange County for over seven years. While many firms focus on a specific field, we pride ourselves on the ability to fulfill any of our client’s needs under one invoice, removing unnecessary billing and personnel complexities. Read about some of the major components of Communications Services below, or head to our [Pricing] section to learn more about our competitively priced solutions.

Computer Networking

• Computers are usually networked in order to access resources on a server.
• Even if an office does not have a server, computers are commonly networked through a router at a central location in order to share internet.
• Poor quality cabling does not just mean poor performance. If the proper cabling is not used it can function as an accelerant in a fire.
• Grid35 has the knowledge and experience to run cables in buildings during or after construction, and the skills to maintain your network.

Telephone Services (POTS)

• Phone lines come from the telephone company to the building MPOE (Minimum Point of Entry). After that it is your responsibility.
• Most offices utilize a phone system. Phone systems come from companies such as Avaya and are similar to a computer, controlling all the incoming and outgoing calls.
• Phones can use the same type of cabling (but not the same cable) as computer networks, reducing costs.
• Modern phone systems use VoIP, and internet/computer-based communication method.
• Our technicians have experience ranging from a small 5 outlet office to full-scale enterprise setups involving thousands of distribution points.

Cable TV

• Coaxial Cable is commonly used for distributing cable TV.
• Cable companies often run their own cabling to either a central distribution location or directly to each TV (a “homerun”).
• In medical buildings, the cheap cabling that cable companies often use can have insufficient shielding for the high frequency electro-magnetic devices that doctors use.
• Cable companies contract out to third parties to install their cable lines in your office, and the individual installers often have no knowledge of your specific requirements.
• Grid35 can work with cable installers to ensure that the lines are run correctly, and with the proper medical-grade cabling.

Audio Systems

• Music isn’t just great to have in the background, it’s a fact that it provides therapeutic effects.
• Speakers can be hidden in a ceiling or wall, or mounted in corners.
• Most speaker wire is a high quality copper, but different types of insulation provide superior performance in medical applications.
• Music is distributed at a central location by an amplifier with an audio source (usually a radio or CD player).
• Satellite radio stations provide targeted music stations, ad free, and crystal clear – for a small monthly fee.
• Grid35Med+ can install a whole-office audio solution, no matter the size.