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Station Cable and Communications Outlet Rates

A Station Cable/Outlet can provide connectivity for one to six 4-pair ports (or jacks). Either a voice or data device can be plugged into each port (or jack). The line to each port must be configured for the type of device to be connected. See Line Installation/Activation Rates.

Service for installing up to ten Station Cables is a routine order. Use the Online Service Center for placing orders. The product will be installed within 5 to 7 business days, assuming the department's responsibilities are met, and conduit is available. If conduit is not available, the department will be notified, and the total time will be U-M Plant's time to install the conduit, plus up to 7 business days. In the case of a non-standard installation environment, additional labor will be added to installation charges.

Fixed Rates for Routine Orders

Service Request   Billing Code Rate
Install Outlet w/1-4pr This configuration is typically used for installations requiring only a voice connection - e.g. a wall phone, an emergency or courtesy phone, etc. One category 5e (Cat 5e) cable is installed and terminated on the appropriate outlet providing a connection for one device. IN-OUTLET-1 $289.00
Install Outlet w/2-4pr This configuration is often used in lab environments where 2 data connections are required and there is no voice requirement. Two category 5e (Cat 5e) cables are installed and terminated on Cat 5e outlets providing connection for up to 2 devices. IN-OUTLET-2 $389.00
Install Outlet w/3-4pr This configuration is considered the campus standard for typical office requirements. Three category 5e (Cat 5e) cables are installed and terminated on Cat 5e outlets providing connection for up to 3 IP devices. This station cable service may alternatively provide 1 or 2 analog connections and 2 IP connections in those buildings wired prior to 2005.* IN-OUTLET-3 $494.00
Install Outlet w/4-4pr This configuration is typically used in the Engineering School. Four category 5e (Cat 5e) cables are installed and terminated on Cat 5e outlets providing connection for up to 4 IP devices. This station cable service may alternatively provide 1 or 2 analog connections and 3 IP connections in those buildings wired prior to 2005.* IN-OUTLET-4 $599.00
Install Outlet w/5-4pr This configuration is typically used for high concentration areas. Five category 5e (Cat 5e) cables are installed and terminated on Cat 5e outlets providing connection for up to 5 IP devices. This station cable service may alternatively provide 1 or 2 analog connections and 4 IP connections in those buildings wired prior to 2005.* IN-OUTLET-5 $685.00
Install Outlet w/6-4pr This configuration is typically used for very high concentration areas. Six category 5e (Cat 5e) cables are installed and terminated on Cat 5e outlets providing connection for up to 6 IP devices. This station cable service may alternatively provide 1 or 2 analog connections and 5 IP connections in those buildings wired prior to 2005.* IN-OUTLET-6 $774.00
Reterminate Outlet     Time and Materials
Rewire Outlet     Time and Materials

* By default, station cable similar to the building's existing cable will be configured, unless specified otherwise.

Service for installing more than ten Station Cables, renovation, or new construction is a "Coordinated Request." A Coordinated Request is handled by an ITCom Project Manager and charges are based on Time and Materials. The installation time will vary depending on the situation.

Station Cable Typical Network

Station Cable Typical Network