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View contact optionsScalable Access Control for Doors, Elevators, and Gates
From two-door retrofits to multi-building portfolios, we deploy access control platforms that simplify credentials and reporting.
Replace keys with fob, card, or mobile credentials. Gain schedules, audit logs, and integrations that keep buildings secure and easy to manage.
Business-only fit
We serve businesses and multi-site properties in the Okanagan. If you're looking for residential internet service, we're not the right fit, but we can coordinate providers and install business-grade networks.
Fob Access Control for Okanagan businesses means a scoped, documented implementation with local support. We prioritize reliable operations, predictable handoffs, and future-ready expansion instead of one-size-fits-all installs.
Keys are hard to track and offer no audit trail. We modernize entry with fob, card, or mobile credentials, complete with schedules, roles, and remote management.
Our team coordinates door hardware with locksmiths, electricians, and elevator vendors. We plan cabling, power supplies, and controller locations to keep installs clean and compliant.
After deployment we train your administrators, create emergency response procedures, and offer rapid support for credential changes, lockouts, or system expansion.
Who This Service Is Best For
Simply Telecom is built for business and commercial telecommunications projects in Kelowna, the Okanagan, and Nanaimo. We scope installs, upgrades, and support around uptime, documentation, and long-term maintainability.
Best fit
- • Offices moving, expanding, or upgrading business internet, phones, Wi-Fi, and cabling
- • Retail, clinics, hospitality, warehouses, and strata properties needing reliable connectivity
- • Structured cabling, business network installs, and multi-building wireless projects
- • Businesses that want a local telecom contractor for planning, install, and ongoing support
Not the right fit
- • Cracked-screen, mobile device, or walk-in electronics repair
- • General home PC support or one-off residential gadget troubleshooting
- • Residential home Wi-Fi tune-ups without a business/project scope
- • Alarm-only monitoring support when no Simply Telecom project work is involved
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Why Fob Access Control Clients Choose Simply Telecom
Cloud or on-prem flexibility
Choose fully hosted platforms for anywhere access or retain on-prem controllers with secure remote support.
Mobile & biometric options
Support fobs, cards, PINs, mobile tap, or biometric readers depending on security requirements.
Door schedules & automation
Automate unlock schedules, holiday exceptions, visitor codes, and elevator floor restrictions with a click.
Audit-ready reporting
Generate door usage reports, exception alerts, and integration triggers for cameras or alarms.
Where This Service Excels
Strata & residential towers
Manage parkade gates, lobbies, amenities, and elevators with granular resident vs. contractor permissions.
Professional & medical offices
Protect labs, file rooms, and after-hours entrances while enabling keyless entry for staff and cleaners.
Industrial & logistics
Control shipping doors, cages, and yards with rugged readers and integration to time/attendance systems.
Education & community facilities
Issue temporary credentials for instructors, teams, or volunteers and revoke instantly when events end.
Our Proven Process
- Step 01Door schedule & hardware audit
Document each opening, hardware type, access group, and schedule requirements.
- Step 02Design & approvals
Select controllers, power supplies, and reader types. Provide clear scope details for board or management review.
- Step 03Installation & commissioning
Install cabling, controllers, readers, strikes, and sensors. Program schedules, groups, and credentials.
- Step 04Training & documentation
Train administrators on adds/changes, emergency overrides, and reporting. Deliver manuals and cheat sheets.
- Step 05Support & expansion
Provide ongoing remote support, firmware updates, and expansion planning for new doors or buildings.
What You Receive
Door schedule & wiring diagrams
Detailed documentation of hardware, readers, and controller assignments for every opening.
Credential management SOP
Guidelines for issuing, revoking, and auditing credentials to maintain security hygiene.
Emergency action plan
Lockdown procedures, manual override instructions, and contact lists for after-hours support.
Maintenance & inspection checklist
Schedule for testing door hardware, batteries, and backups to avoid downtime.
Typical Project Scopes
Single-entry rollout
Introduce access control to high-value spaces or start a phased rollout.
- Controller with enclosure and power
- Readers, strikes/maglocks, and sensors
- Credential onboarding and setup
- Training session and documentation
Multi-door expansion
Great for strata or offices adding parkade, lobby, and interior doors.
- Networked controllers with failover power
- Elevator or gate interface modules
- Cloud management portal & mobile credentials
- Maintenance planning and documentation
Enterprise Multi-Building
Centralize campuses with role-based access, visitor management, and SOC integrations.
- Redundant servers or hosted platform
- API integration with HR/timekeeping systems
- Advanced reporting & analytics dashboards
- Priority support and maintenance
Ideal for organizations needing compliance auditing or large credential populations.
Resources & Next Steps
Access Control Door Schedule Template
Document openings, hardware, and schedules before your project begins.
Emergency Lockout Procedure Guide
Step-by-step actions for staff during card failures or building lockdowns.
Mobile Credential Adoption Toolkit
Communication plan and FAQs for rolling out mobile badges to staff or residents.
Related Services
Network Cabling
We design and install reliable copper and fiber plant for offices, warehouses, and multi-tenant facilities—including rack cleanup, labeling, and certification for peace of mind.
Security Cameras
Deliver clear evidence with high-resolution cameras, continuous recording, and secure remote access—plus optional entry-level alarm kits for door and window protection.
Door Entry & Intercom Systems
Upgrade door entry with video, mobile credentials, and directory apps that make visiting and managing access frictionless.
Local Landing Pages
Use the local hub that matches your geography, then compare related services if your project crosses internet, Wi-Fi, phones, and cabling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we issue mobile credentials instead of fobs?
Yes. Many platforms support NFC/BLE mobile badges alongside traditional cards or fobs.
Do you handle door hardware supply?
We coordinate with locksmiths to supply strikes, maglocks, panic bars, and door closers that match our controllers.
What happens during a power outage?
Controllers use backup power supplies and fail-safe/fail-secure hardware per door requirements. We design systems to match your life-safety needs.
Can we integrate with our HR or tenant system?
Yes. We integrate with HRIS, property management, or directory systems to automate adds and removals.
Do you offer after-hours support?
Emergency support is available for critical lockout situations and urgent access issues.
Can you take over or expand an existing access control system?
Yes. We can audit existing controllers, readers, door hardware, and credential policies, then recommend whether to repair, expand, or phase in a cleaner platform.
Do you install access control for single-family homes?
No. This service is focused on business sites, strata common areas, mixed-use properties, and multi-site commercial environments rather than single-home smart lock setups.
Service Areas
Local technicians cover Kelowna, the Okanagan, and Nanaimo with responsive onsite support for commercial environments.
Ready To Plan Fob Access Control?
Book a walk-through and we’ll provide drawings, options, and a clear scope tailored to your space.
Risk-reversal: you receive a documented scope and phased plan before installation starts, so stakeholders can approve with clear expectations.
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Call: 778-313-0602
Email: info@simplytelecom.ca
Office: Unit 105 - 2002 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9S7
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm