ᐅ New Construction: Internet and TV Connection and Wiring

Created on: 15 Feb 2019 08:32
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SenorRaul7
Hello,
first, a brief summary of our current situation:
  • currently still renting
  • currently a customer of Telekom (internet + phone)
  • already owner of an undeveloped plot of land (not yet connected to utilities)
  • construction contract signed with general contractor, planned start of construction mid-March, guaranteed construction period ~ 6 months, so move-in expected around September, more likely October
  • all electrical work included in the construction contract, no owner-provided work specified
  • number of sockets, network outlets, etc., according to the construction contract very few, so we will need to add quite a few
  • no basement

In our future place of residence (village), according to Telekom, only a "slow" DSL connection would be possible. Fortunately, last year Deutsche Glasfaser launched a so-called demand aggregation for the community, which was successful. Therefore, in the next few weeks/months, the village will be supplied with fiber optic cables.
I have already placed an order with Deutsche Glasfaser for our plot for internet ("DG Classic, 400Mbit/s") and TV (IPTV, which I understand means television over the internet cable) and thus save the connection fee of 750 EUR.

Now my question
  • Upon inquiry, Deutsche Glasfaser told me that construction work in the community is planned to start in the coming weeks but will last a few months, so our connection will probably only be activated by the end of 2019 / beginning of 2020. If they are not ready by the time our other utilities (gas, water...) are connected to the house, they advise us to pre-install an empty conduit from the property boundary to the utility room as a preparatory measure.
  • What would be the best solution in the meantime? We will move in in September/October. Assuming DG’s construction takes longer than planned, we would be in our nice new house without TV/television/phone.

    Should we first continue ordering internet/TV connections from Telekom during our construction? Our contract there is still valid anyway. Although the connection would cost about 800 EUR, I would get the later DG TV connection free of charge.
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SenorRaul7
18 Feb 2019 15:15
Mycraft schrieb:
Just as a thought, the kitchen and other rooms could eventually or even immediately be equipped with something like SONOS.
We will definitely consider that at some point, but for something like that, Wi-Fi should really be sufficient, right?
Mycraft18 Feb 2019 15:37
Not necessarily. Reinforced concrete ceilings can sometimes cause significant interference, and SONOS was just an example—there are other systems that are better connected via cables.
Golfi9018 Feb 2019 20:31
On each floor, connect a Sonos speaker to the LAN via cable, and Sonos will create its own network.
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SenorRaul7
19 Feb 2019 06:50
Sounds good overall. It’s something we probably won’t install right at the start, but if the conditions allow, I definitely want to add it later on.

I guess it now depends on the overall layout and wiring.

@hanse987 @dhd82 and everyone else regarding my floor plans above:
How many cables/outlets should I plan for the rooms and ceilings, and which brands/technologies should I focus on?
Mycraft19 Feb 2019 08:41
1x LAN double socket per room. In the living room/study, 2x double sockets are preferred.

CAT7 cables and CAT6a outlets. It depends on whether you want to use keystone or LSA connectors. Depending on that, you then purchase the appropriate outlets.
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SenorRaul7
19 Feb 2019 09:25
It's all like hieroglyphics to me, but I'll try to read up and understand it.

Regarding the TV in the living room: I plan to mount it centered on the wall marked in red at the top. Does it make sense to install the power outlet and LAN socket at that height? Or is it better to put them lower down (there will be a small shelf for a possible receiver, soundbar, etc.) and then route the cables inside the wall up to the TV?