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66 Block is a Telecommunications connection terminal. It acts as a hub of distribution - usually for phone service or telephone extensions. Also referred-to as a "punch-down block" because of the impact tool used to fasten the wires onto the metal pins of the block.

Anyone new to the Telecommunication field may be mystified by some of the bizarre sounding terms tossed around by dispatchers or Telephone company representatives. While there are certainly more than TEN, this video should be a start. In this video the ten telecom terms are: 1. Demarc 2. MPOE 3. MAC 4. MDF 5. IDF 6. CPE 7. Cross Connect 8. Switch Room 9. LCON 10. VENDOR

Personality traits of people who might make great Network-Telecom technicians. This is Part 1 in a multi-part series about creating a Career as a Network-Telecom technician. This first video focuses on the personal qualities that make a great network-telecom technician. The lack of any one of these qualities does not disqualify a person from pursuing the field, it just may mean that's an area the candidate needs to pay closer attention to. The Seven Personality Traits are: 1. Aptitude for Technology - do you have a "knack" for figuring-out and fixing technology gizmos. People who do well in this field are also people who happen to love computers, radios, network gear, and technology gadgets. 2. working alone - How you feel about working by yourself? Not all IT or Telecom jobs are solitary. But, field techs (and also top earners) tend to get sent out on assignments by themselves. 3. Customer service - this is a vital piece for any tech that wants to earn top dollar. It hard to find a skilled technician who is also good with people. The field has a reputation for attracting introverted personalities. However, your employer can't afford to send out a sales liaison every time you go to a customer location. So, you need to be just as much of a "people person" as you are a good technician. 4. Dealing with stress - Want to earn top dollar? Stress is just going to come with the territory. A career in Networking and telecom does not have to be non-stop stream of stressful events (if it is, find a new employer!). But, because you're being entrusted to work on components that are vital to a business function, some stress is inevitable form time to time. 5. Personal appearance - "you can't make a second first-impression". The clothes you choose, your grooming habbits, and the way you carry yourself have a big impact on your ability to garner the trust and cooperation of your customer or co-workers. Effective technicians also happen to look sharp too. 6. Willingness to learn - this is probably true for almost any profession if you want to stay competitive and relevant. Not continuing to learn is tantamount to moving backwards in your career. 7. Flexible schedule. - The nature of this business is that we are working on components so vital to business function that they often cannot be serviced during normal business hours. Moreover, when something breaks down, we need to stick with it until it is back up and running again.

part 2 of the series on beginning a Network-telecom career. This video discusses 3 major ways a person with no experience could get started in the field. While this information is not comprehensive, the author outlines the three areas that offer entry into the Telecommunications and networking career fields to persons with little or no experience. Options range from beginning with little or no money all the way up to taking formal career training which will definitely incur expensive tuition fees. Certifications such as Cisco CCNA, the TIA's Network+ are probably the the least expensive way to get a foot in the door. And, they can be studied at your own pace. However, formal training usually requires a large amount of dedicated time or at least some regular after-hours classes.