Telecommunications Cable Testing

Communications cable safety and performance testing 

As one of the world’s most trusted names in third-party product safety certifications, our communications cable safety and performance testing service provides an effective way to mitigate risks. 

We offer testing services for a wide variety of network cable types and applications, including plenum (CMP), riser (CMR) and general purpose cable (CM). And we provide flexible options to test your cabling products to applicable standards for safety and performance.

Choosing UL Solutions as your testing partner provides you with additional, unique advantages. Our experts can help you understand and align with the applicable regulatory and industry requirements in place in your target markets. And we can keep you ahead of the curve on evolving industry trends and emerging regulations.

Cables that are certified by UL Solutions are distinguished with an industry recognized and trusted Mark — the UL Certification Mark. The Mark not only helps confirm that your products are compliant with applicable standards and regulations, it also helps drive confidence and trust in your brand, and differentiate your products in the marketplace.

Certification and verification services for communications cables

We offer testing and certification services designed to meet the industry’s various needs, depending on the stakeholder demands or intended installation.

UL Certification Mark – AHJs require installers, builders and other stakeholders to obtain third-party certification to ensure cabling meets rigorous safety, performance and flammability standards. The UL Certification Mark signals industry stakeholders that a product has undergone comprehensive evaluation and meets the rigorous safety standards outlined in UL 444, Standard for Safety of Communications Cables, which is a binational consensus standard for the U.S. and Canada. This Mark not only helps ensure that your products are compliant with industry standards, it also reduces risk to all stakeholders in the supply chain.

Letter report service – We can help provide validation to your cables, such as product or feature attributes. A letter report is issued documenting the results, but no certification is granted, and there is no requirement for ongoing compliance testing.

Certified cable performance verification - UL Solutions can verify transmission performance in accordance with the National or International Specifications (DVBI) category.

Benefits of UL Solutions communications cable testing and verification services

Leverage our expertise. Our customers and other stakeholders can rely on us for research, knowledge, technical solutions to offer insights on emerging technologies.

Comprehensive factory and market surveillance programs help ensure a more compliant supply chain and reduce the risk and costs associated with sub-standard and unsafe products. This work helps protect brand reputation and the integrity of the UL Mark.

Fully dedicated Global Security and Brand Protection team works with authorities and global customs agencies on anti-counterfeiting measures, including market surveillance.

Holographic label system which establishes a unique identifier for customs, regulators, buyers, retailers and consumers.

Global testing and certification services for acceptance in North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

We continue to evolve our capabilities and services to meet your increasing needs. Our goal is to help you rapidly develop and launch compliant products and meet the shifting requirements of a changing world.

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