Comparison Guide

Unio Digital (ROC Licensed) vs General MSP

Many MSPs offer cabling services but subcontract the work to third parties. Unio Digital holds Arizona ROC licenses (327245 and 333580) and performs all cabling work with our own licensed team.

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Quick Answer

General MSP wins for most buyers.

Licensed, insured, and accountable for cabling quality.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature Unio Digital (ROC Licensed) General MSP
Arizona ROC License Yes (ROC 327245, 333580) No (subcontracted)
Installation Team In-house licensed technicians Third-party subcontractors
Quality Control Direct oversight and accountability Limited visibility
Cable Certification LanTEK IV-tested, TIA/EIA-568 certified Varies by subcontractor
Insurance Full commercial liability Depends on sub's coverage
Warranty Direct warranty from installer Pass-through from subcontractor
Cost Direct pricing (no markup) Marked up through MSP

Our Verdict

Choosing an ROC-licensed contractor like Unio Digital means direct accountability, licensed installers, proper insurance, and certified test results. General MSPs that subcontract cabling add cost without adding quality control.

Unio Digital recommends: Licensed, insured, and accountable for cabling quality

Quick Picks

Which one should you pick?

Three buyer profiles, three answers. Pick the row that fits.

Arizona GCs, property managers, and offices with a real cabling scope

Pick: Unio Digital (ROC Licensed)

New drops, a tenant improvement, or a full recable in Tucson or Phoenix. ROC 327245 and 333580, W2 installers on every pull, every run LanTEK IV certified, and the warranty comes from the company that ran the cable.

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Multi-state orgs locked into a national MSP contract

Pick: General MSP

If one vendor and one invoice across 10 states matters more than direct accountability, keep the MSP. Just verify the sub's ROC license for each Arizona site, demand the certified test reports, and price the markup on the cabling line before signing.

Talk to a cabling strategist

Teams with their own crews or electrician already lined up

Pick: Design and certification only

You do not need a full install contract to work with a licensed contractor. Unio can spec pathways and drop counts pre-construction, or test existing runs and deliver LanTEK IV certification reports with labeled documentation for every cable.

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Why Work With Unio Digital?

We Listen

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Customer Focused

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Technology That Works

We obsess over vetting solutions and going the extra mile.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Arizona requires a Registrar of Contractors (ROC) license for low voltage cabling installations. Unio Digital holds ROC 327245 and ROC 333580, ensuring all installations are legal, insured, and meet state standards.

Most MSPs subcontract cabling to third parties, adding cost and removing direct accountability. Unio Digital performs all cabling with our own licensed team, providing better quality control and direct warranty coverage.

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Sources & Methodology  

Specifications, pricing, and product capabilities cited on this page are sourced from public vendor documentation as of the dates shown below. Vendor product lines change quickly; verify current specs and pricing directly with each vendor before purchasing.

  1. Unio Digital holds Arizona ROC licenses 327245 and 333580 and staffs every cabling project with W2 installers, with no subcontracted labor. [source] · verified 2026-07-01
  2. Unio Digital tests every cable run with a TREND Networks LanTEK IV certifier against TIA/EIA-568 standards, and backs all Cat6 and Cat6A components with a 25-year manufacturer warranty plus a lifetime workmanship warranty. [source] · verified 2026-07-01
  3. The TREND Networks LanTEK IV series certifies copper links up to Cat8.1 and Cat8.2, sweeps to 3000 MHz on the top model to cover future ISO/TIA test standards, and tests and saves a Cat6A link in 7 seconds. [source] · verified 2026-07-01
  4. Arizona law (A.R.S. 32-1151) makes it unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or corporation to act in the capacity of a contractor, or to submit a bid for construction services, without holding a contractor license in good standing. [source] · verified 2026-07-01
  5. Arizona's handyman exemption (A.R.S. 32-1121) covers only casual or minor work with an aggregate contract price under $1,000 including labor and materials, and it does not apply when the work requires a local building permit. [source] · verified 2026-07-01
  6. Contracting without a license in Arizona is a class 1 misdemeanor under A.R.S. 32-1164, carrying a minimum fine of $1,000 for a first offense and at least $2,000 for subsequent offenses. [source] · verified 2026-07-01