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Structured Cabling Company in Riyadh
Need a structured cabling company in Riyadh? Waves designs and installs network cabling for offices, head offices, showrooms and new commercial buildings: Cat6 and Cat6A copper, fibre backbones, racks and containment. Every link is tested, labelled and documented.
- Cat6 & Cat6A copper
- Fibre backbones
- Tested and labelled
- Site survey first
14+ yearsof cabling work across Saudi Arabia
Tested & labelledtest reports and as-built drawings
Riyadh projectsafter a site survey, from our Al Khobar base
Structured cabling services in Riyadh for fit-outs and new buildings
If you are fitting out an office, moving your head office or opening a new building in Riyadh, the network cabling is the part you will live with longest. Switches and Wi-Fi get replaced every few years. The cables in the ceiling stay. Good structured cabling in Riyadh means clear routes, the right cable category, tidy racks and records your IT team can use later.
This page is for Riyadh buyers. For the full scope of what we install, see our structured cabling services across Saudi Arabia. In Riyadh we take on office fit-outs, head offices, showrooms and new commercial buildings, and we can deliver cabling, racks and Wi-Fi as one project, so you deal with one team.
- Horizontal Cat6 and Cat6A cabling for desks, Wi-Fi, CCTV and IP phones
- Fibre backbones between floors, buildings and telecom rooms
- Racks, patch panels, cable trays and containment
- Testing, labelling and as-built documentation at handover
Riyadh projects we plan for
Office fit-outs
New floors in business towers and office parks. We work with your fit-out or MEP contractor so outlets, trays and the rack room are planned before ceilings close.
Get a quote on WhatsAppHead office moves
Moving to a new head office is the best time to get cabling right. We survey the new space, plan the copper and fibre, and have the network ready for move-in.
Get a quote on WhatsAppNew commercial buildings
For building owners and developers. Early involvement helps size telecom rooms and pathways correctly, in line with the CST in-building telecom rules.
Get a quote on WhatsAppShowrooms
Points for POS, screens, cameras and Wi-Fi, run cleanly so the cabling does not show in the customer area.
Get a quote on WhatsAppWarehouses on the city edge
Long distances and separate buildings usually need fibre between racks, with copper to access points, cameras and scanners near each rack.
Get a quote on WhatsAppRack clean-up and re-cabling
Tidy-up of existing racks, removal of dead cables and re-patching, planned in short windows to keep downtime low.
Get a quote on WhatsAppCopper or fibre? A quick guide
Most buildings use both: copper to the desks and devices, fibre for the backbone. This table shows where each type usually fits.
| Cat6 copper | Cat6A copper | Multi-mode fibre (OM3 / OM4) | Single-mode fibre (OS2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical use | Desk outlets, phones, printers | Wi-Fi access points, high-power PoE devices, long-life buildings | Backbone between racks and floors in one building | Links between buildings and longer site runs |
| 10 Gbps reach | Up to 55 m (unshielded) | Up to 100 m | About 300 m on OM3 (10GBASE-SR); OM4 reaches further | About 10 km (10GBASE-LR) |
| Power over the cable (PoE) | Yes | Yes, better for high-power PoE | No | No |
| Watch out for | Limited 10 Gbps distance | Thicker cable, needs more tray space | Matching optics in the switches | Matching optics in the switches |
Copper links are limited to 100 m from switch to device. Distances are general Ethernet limits from IEEE 802.3, not a site design. Fibre backbones normally land on uplink ports of your core switch; see our Cisco switches in Saudi Arabia page for the switching side.
What the standards and test reports mean
Cable categories such as Cat6 and Cat6A, and the test limits for each link, come from two main families of standards: ANSI/TIA-568 (the copper part is ANSI/TIA-568.2-E, published in 2024) and ISO/IEC 11801-1, the international standard for generic cabling in customer premises.
Certification testing means each finished link is measured with a cable tester against the limits for its category, and the result is saved as a pass or fail report. Fibre links are tested too, including OTDR testing. You keep these reports for warranty claims, audits and fault finding.
What affects the cost of a cabling project
We do not publish prices because every site is different. These are the items that move the quotation up or down:
Number of points
Data, Wi-Fi, CCTV and phone outlets are the base of every quote. A full outlet list gives the most accurate price.
Cat6 or Cat6A
Cat6A cable and parts cost more and take more space, but give 10 Gbps to 100 m.
Containment
New cable trays, ladders or conduit add material and labour. Reusing good existing containment saves both.
Fibre runs
Number of fibre links, single-mode or multi-mode, distance and splicing all change the price.
After-hours work
Occupied offices and some buildings only allow noisy work outside business hours. We plan for it in the quote.
Testing and documentation
Certification reports, labelling and as-built drawings are part of a proper job and are included in our scope.
How we run a Riyadh cabling project
Site survey
We walk the site, review drawings and count outlets, cameras, access points and rack locations.
Design
We plan cable routes, containment, telecom rooms, rack layout and the copper and fibre backbone.
Install
Our team pulls, terminates and dresses cables, and installs racks, patch panels and trays.
Test and certify
Every copper and fibre link is tested and the results go into a test report.
Label and hand over
Outlets, panels and cables are labelled to a clear scheme, with as-built drawings.
Before the site survey: a short checklist
Having these ready makes the survey shorter and the quote more accurate:
- Floor plans or a fit-out layout, in PDF or CAD
- Number of desks and outlets per desk
- Locations for Wi-Fi access points, cameras and IP phones
- Where the rack or telecom room will be
- Whether ceilings, raised floors or trays are already in place
- Existing cabling to keep, re-use or remove
- Building management rules on working hours and access
- Where the internet line enters the building
- Your target move-in or opening date
If you also need a new internet line for the new office, our dedicated internet service can be planned at the same time. For switches, firewalls and Wi-Fi we supply leading brands; see all 100+ brands we supply.
Building or developing a property? CST issued Regulations for Establishing and Providing Telecommunications Services in Real Estate in July 2025. Plan telecom rooms, pathways and cabling early, and check the requirements for your project.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work in Riyadh even though you are based in Al Khobar?
Yes. Waves is based in Al Khobar and works in Riyadh and across Saudi Arabia. We start with a site survey, then send a design and quotation.
Should we choose Cat6 or Cat6A for our Riyadh office?
Cat6 is fine for most desk outlets today. Cat6A supports 10 Gbps over longer runs and is a better choice for Wi-Fi access points, high-power PoE devices and buildings you expect to keep for many years. We recommend the right mix during design.
When do we need fibre instead of copper?
Copper links are limited to 100 m. Fibre is used for backbones between racks, floors and buildings, and for longer runs such as warehouses and multi-building sites. Desks and devices are still connected with copper.
Do you test and certify the cabling?
Yes. Every copper and fibre link is tested before handover, and you receive the test results with the as-built documentation. This helps with warranty claims and makes future faults faster to find. Manufacturer-certified cabling with a system warranty is also available on request, arranged with our distributors.
Can you work in an occupied office?
Yes. We plan rack clean-up and re-cabling in short windows to keep downtime low. If the building only allows work outside business hours, we include that in the plan and the quote.
Can you deliver cabling, racks and Wi-Fi as one project?
Yes. For Riyadh fit-outs, head offices, showrooms and new buildings we can deliver the cabling, racks and Wi-Fi together, and we supply and configure the network equipment.
Does the CST real-estate telecom regulation apply to my building?
CST's July 2025 regulations set out duties for property owners to deliver telecom services inside properties, in line with the Saudi Building Code. Check the exact requirements for your project with your consultant and CST. Waves can design and install the cabling to support those requirements.
Plan your Riyadh cabling with Waves
Send your drawings or outlet count, or ask for a site survey in Riyadh. We will reply with a design and quotation.
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