The Average Price of Data Cable Installation

Computer networking requires data cable installation.

As computers progressively become part of everyday culture, multiple computers within a home or business is common. To physically connect the computers into a networking group, data cable installation is necessary, varying in overall pricing.

Function

Data cable installation allows two or more computers to directly connect and communicate between their hard drives through specialized networking wires. As more computers are connected together, the complexity increases, necessitating a professional installer for a clear, reliable link.

Features

For a basic, one line installation, the pricing can average from $100 to $125. As the amount of lines increases, as well as the intricacy of the physical wire placement, pricing can swell significantly.

Considerations

Keep in mind that if a large group of computers needs networking, such as a large business or college campus, the pricing can be discounted based on the amount of lines needing installation. Some contractors can quote pricing between 1 and 5 lines, or even from 21 to 50 lines. As the amount of lines increases, the installation is discounted more overall to gain the installation bid.

References

• University of Texas at Austin: Installation Cost Estimator
• Cabling Installation and Maintenance: Wireless LANs: Complement to or replacement of network wiring?
• Doctor Phone: Category 5e/6 Network Cabling Installation Price Schedule