Route & capacity planning
Review distance, pathway, environment, bandwidth and equipment before selecting the fiber design.
Spliced, terminated and testedFiber optic installation in Toronto & the GTA.
We run fiber between racks, floors and buildings, fusion-splice the strands, terminate them into fiber panels and test each link before it carries traffic.
What’s included.
We handle the whole link: choosing single-mode or multimode, running the cable, splicing and terminating the ends, and testing the finished path.
Single-mode & multimode
Fiber type and strand count selected around the link, compatible equipment and sensible growth.
Backbone installation
Indoor and protected pathway runs between racks, telecom rooms, floors and property areas.
Fusion splicing
Prepared strands are joined, protected and organized in appropriate splice trays and enclosures.
Panels & termination
Fiber panels, adapters, pigtails and patching arranged for clean service access.
Testing & records
Continuity and optical performance checks matched to the agreed scope, with clear endpoint identification.
Where we run fiber instead of copper.
Copper has a practical distance limit, so fiber takes the long hauls, between buildings, up risers, out to a shop or garage, while copper stays where it does best, feeding powered devices at the end of the run.
Commercial fiber
- MDF-to-IDF links across floors and large facilities
- Warehouse, campus and inter-building connections
- High-capacity switch and server uplinks
- Replacement of damaged or undersized backbones
- Pathway, panel and patching organization
Residential fiber
- Main house to detached garage or outbuilding
- Large-property links beyond practical copper distances
- Renovation and new-build backbone planning
- Equipment-room and media-system interconnection
- Protected pathways for future service expansion
What decides the fiber we use.
Distance, strand count, indoor or outdoor pathway and the optics already in your switches all decide the cable we choose. We confirm those before anything is ordered.
Fiber type
Single-mode and multimode have different equipment, distance and upgrade considerations; selection follows the intended link.
Strand count
Current connections, redundancy and reasonable future growth determine how many strands should be installed.
Protection
Cable construction, bend management, enclosures and pathway protection are matched to the building environment.
Cleanliness
Connector inspection and cleaning are essential because small contamination can affect optical performance.
Common questions.
Should I use single-mode or multimode fiber?
Selection depends on distance, bandwidth, connected equipment and future requirements. Single-mode commonly supports longer distances and broad upgrade paths, while multimode can be appropriate for compatible shorter-building links.
When is fiber better than copper cabling?
Fiber is useful for longer links, building backbones, high-capacity uplinks and electrically noisy environments. Copper remains practical for many endpoint connections and Power over Ethernet devices.
What is fusion splicing?
Fusion splicing precisely joins prepared fiber strands using controlled heat. The splice is protected and organized in a tray or enclosure as part of the fiber termination system.
Can fiber use existing conduit?
Sometimes. Existing conduit must be assessed for route, fill, bends, access and condition. A site review confirms whether it is suitable or whether another pathway is needed.
Areas we serve.
Raptors Cabling handles fiber optic installation for office buildings, multi-floor sites, campuses, warehouses and larger homes in Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Markham, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Brampton, Oakville, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa and Durham Region. Every job starts with a site visit, so the quote matches the building rather than a guess.
Call (289) 943-3595 or request a free quote.
Get a free fiber quote.
Tell us which buildings or floors need linking, the rough distance and your timing. We visit, then send a clear, free quote.