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Military and Government 3M offers innovative, cost-effective communications products and systems to optimize network construction and maintenance for faster, more reliable and higer bandwidth transmissions. A broad range of solutions are available to connect, protect or diagnose optical fiber or copper in customer networks. 3M test equipment allows customers to quickly locate and diagnose faults as well as verify repairs. In addition, 3M locating and marking solutions accurately mark, locate and map buried infrastructure avoiding damage and saving time.

3M's reputation and breadth of innovative solutions in communication markets have made it the preferred supplier for many government customers and contractors around the world.

Copper Outside Plant Products
3M solutions for copper outside plant applications are in widespread use around the world to bring reliability and simplicity to telecommunications network infrastructures.
Copper Central Office Products
Cost-effectiveness, shorter installation periods, higher packing density and increasing digitization are drivers for the expansion or new construction of main distribution frame systems. These are the drivers for 3M's central office solutions.
Customer Premises Products (Enterprise)
3M solutions for enterprise networks consist of proven products to connect and protect mission-critical cabling infrastructures. Fiber optic, copper and hybrid networks worldwide rely on 3M quality and innovation.
Fiber Outside Plant Products
3M supports fiber deployments worldwide with unmatched history and innovation in fiber optics technology in the physical media layer – to leverage existing infrastructure or install a completely new fiber network.
Fiber Central Office Products
The 3M platform of central office solutions—from rack-mounted proprietary fiber distribution and management systems to a wide array of fiber cable assemblies—enables reliability and simplicity in high-density applications.
Test, Measurement and Facilities Locating
Welcome to the Dynatel family of rugged and reliable diagnostic test equipment and locating and marking products. Dynatel products in their familiar yellow cases are recognized worldwide for versatility and ease of use. You’ll also have global support from 3M.