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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about Power & Tel's services.

Do you have an online catalog?

At this time, we do not. We are evaluating the best way to accomplish this in an efficient manner to provide our many customer types the best source of product information. We do currently offer a PDF library along with Web links to our manufacturer partners.


Do you offer hard copy or CD catalogs?

We do offer a hard copy catalog. This is currently being updated and the new version (both in hard copy and CD version) will be available in 2008. As new catalogs are added to our Literature Room, they can be viewed and ordered on our literature request form.

If there is a specific product or technology that you want to learn more about, we can also help you by providing manufacturer literature that fits your needs. As a distributor for a significant amount of manufacturers and technologies, Power & Tel uses the part numbers created by the manufacturer in order to help fit your quoting and purchasing model.


How do I order online from Power & Tel?

Our B2B xtraNet is an interactive tool for existing customers to purchase material from us via the Internet. This online ordering feature offers a personalized touch to the Internet buying tools and business standards you require. To learn more, please go to our xtraNet page.


What does Power & Tel offer in the ADSL2+ arena?

Power & Tel offers both DSLAM's and Modems that support ADSL2+. Our partners for these type products are Zhone (both DSLAM's and modems), ADTRAN, Westell, Comtrend, and Lucent.


What does Power & Tel offer in the VoIP arena?

Power & Tel offers Softswitches, Voice Gateways, and CPE that support existing VoIP protocols such as SIP and MGCP. Our partners for these type products are CopperCom, Lucent, ADTRAN, Zhone, and Telco Systems.

If on the CATV side and asking about VoIP or Digital Phone, we offer all the connectivity products you need to offer phone service. Manufacturers include 3M, Channell, General Cable, Steren, Superior/Essex, Suttle, TII Industries, and many more.


With whose electronics does Amino STB work?

The Amino Set Top Box is application driven and is dependent on the Middleware chosen by the service provider and the type technology they wish to deploy (MPEG2, MPEG4, Standard Definition SD, and High Definition HD). Current Middleware partners of Amino include Myrio, Minerva, and others.


What kind of DC power does Power & Tel offer?

Power & Tel currently offers DC power systems from Valere, Tyco Power, and Emerson Network Power. These manufacturers offer leading edge technology and product design of DC power plants including both 48VDC and 24VDC systems. Power & Tel also offers batteries and components (inverters & DC-DC converters for example) from other vendors such as Avestor, C&D Technologies, and NorthStar Battery Company.



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