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Fiber, dedicated, cable, and 5G/LTE service compared across carriers and ordered early, with temporary wireless internet if fiber is not ready on move-in day.
01 — Executive Hero
Office Relocation & New Locations
Office Relocation IT Services in Orange County & Los Angeles
Moving offices or opening a new location? Licht Data plans and runs the technology side of the move: internet, phones, cabling, Wi-Fi, servers, and security systems. One team, one plan, and one number to call. We order circuits early and plan around carrier lead times so your office can be ready for move-in day.
Calls are answered 24/7. Response times are set in your service agreement.
- One team · One plan · One number
- Calls answered 24/7
- Since 2004 · Irvine, CA
Founded 2004 · Irvine, California · Senior engineering-led · Multi-site infrastructure
02 — Start Before You Sign the Lease
Start Before You Sign the Lease
The best time to call us is before you sign. Internet service is usually the longest lead-time item in a move, and some buildings have little usable cabling or no space for network equipment. We review the space first, so these costs and delays are in your plan instead of showing up after the lease is signed.
- Which internet carriers serve the building, and how long installation will take
- The condition of existing network and phone cabling
- The telecom room: space, power, and cooling for network equipment and servers
- Wi-Fi coverage needs for the floor plan
- Technology costs to include in your move budget
03— What We Handle in an Office Move
What We Handle in an Office Move
Every technology task in the move, managed as one project.
Structured Cabling
Network and phone cabling, patch panels, and network racks, installed and tested under our project management.
Network & Wi-Fi Setup
Firewalls, switches, and Wi-Fi designed for the new floor plan, with separate networks for staff, guests, phones, and cameras.
Phone System Move
Phone numbers moved or ported, phones installed and tested, and call routing and E911 updated for the new address.
Server & Rack Relocation
Servers, storage, and network racks shut down, moved, and brought back up in a planned order, with backups verified before anything is moved.
Workstation Disconnect & Reconnect
Computers, monitors, docking stations, and printers disconnected, labeled, moved, reconnected at each desk, and tested.
Conference Room AV
Displays, cameras, microphones, and video conferencing equipment for meeting rooms.
Security Cameras & Access Control
IP cameras and door access control installed or moved to the new location, on their own network segment.
Old Site Decommissioning
Equipment removed, and internet and phone services at the old address disconnected and cancelled, so you stop paying for them.
04 — How an Office Move Works
How an Office Move Works
Site review
We visit the new space, before you sign the lease when possible, and check carriers, cabling, and the telecom room.
Move plan
You receive a written plan with scope, timeline, equipment list, and quote. Every task has an owner and a date.
Order and build
Internet is ordered, cabling is installed, and network equipment is configured before move day.
After-hours cutover
Equipment is moved and connected after business hours or over a weekend. Internet, phones, and systems are tested before your staff arrive.
First-day support
Your team starts work in the new office with us on call. Calls are answered 24/7, and response times are set in your service agreement.
Old site closed out
Equipment is removed and services at the old address are disconnected and cancelled.
05— Office Move IT Timeline
Office Move IT Timeline
Every move is different, but most follow this order. The earlier we start, the more of the risk is removed before move week.
- T-90+
90 days or more before the move
Review the new space, ideally before you sign the lease. Check which carriers serve the building and the suite. List your current internet services, phone numbers, contracts, and equipment so nothing is missed.
- T-60 to 90
60 to 90 days before
Order internet service for the new address, plus a backup connection. Confirm with the landlord where carrier lines enter the building and how they reach your suite. Plan the cabling, the network room, power, and cooling with your contractor.
- T-30 to 60
30 to 60 days before
Install and test the cabling. Design Wi-Fi for the new floor plan. Order network equipment and phones. Submit the requests to move or port your phone numbers, and confirm the 911 address for the new suite.
- T-14 to 28
2 to 4 weeks before
Confirm the internet service is installed and tested at the new site. Set up firewalls, switches, and Wi-Fi in advance. Program the phone system: main greeting, call routing, ring groups, and voicemail. Mount cameras and door access. Write the move-day plan and label every desk.
- Move week
Move week
Verify backups. Confirm the phone number port date. Tell staff what to pack and what to leave connected. If permanent internet is not ready, set up temporary 5G/LTE internet.
- Move weekend
Move weekend
Shut down, move, and reconnect equipment in a planned order. Test internet, inbound and outbound calls, 911 location, printers, business applications, cameras, and door access before Monday.
- Day 1
First business day
Your team starts work in the new office with us on call. Calls are answered 24/7.
- After
After the move
Remove equipment from the old site, return carrier equipment, and disconnect and cancel internet and phone services at the old address, so you stop paying for them.
Moving in the next 90 days?
Get a written move plan before you sign or order anything.
06— Internet for the New Office
How Business Internet Is Ordered for a New Office
Internet is usually the longest lead-time item in a move. This is how we handle it.
Check the exact address
We check which carriers serve the building and your suite: fiber, dedicated internet, cable, fixed wireless, and 5G/LTE.
Compare options
You get a side-by-side comparison of speed, price, contract term, and installation timeline.
Order early
We place the order and track the installation with the carrier. You pay the same carrier pricing as ordering direct, with no added fee from Licht Data for comparison, ordering, or installation coordination.
Coordinate building access
We work with the landlord on where the carrier line enters the building and how it reaches your suite.
Set up and test
Static IP addresses, firewall, and a backup connection are configured and tested before move day.
Close out the old service
We check contract end dates, schedule the disconnect after you have moved, and return the carrier equipment.
See all business internet options.
07— Keeping Your Phone Numbers
Keeping Your Phone Numbers: How Number Porting Works
Your main number, direct lines, fax, and toll-free numbers can usually move with you. The steps:
Gather the account details
A recent phone bill, the account number and PIN, the name of the authorized person, and a list of every number, including fax and toll-free lines.
Sign the authorization
You sign a letter of authorization so the numbers can be transferred to the new service.
Schedule the port date
The port is scheduled in advance. Your numbers keep working on the old service until the transfer is complete.
Program the new system first
Main greeting, call routing, ring groups, voicemail, and business hours are set up before the port date.
Update 911
Every phone and number is registered to the new address, including floor and suite. Under FCC rules for business phone systems (Kari's Law and RAY BAUM'S Act), 911 must be dialable directly and must send a location emergency services can use.
Plan the other lines
Fax machines, alarm panels, and other older analog lines need a plan of their own. We review each one with you.
CautionDo not cancel your old phone service before the port is complete. Cancelling first can mean losing the numbers.
Learn more about our business phone systems.
Keep your numbers. Keep your internet up.
We plan the port date and the cutover together.
08— Building Out a New Space?
Building Out a New Space? Bring IT in Before the Walls Close
If you are working with an architect or general contractor, or pulling permits for a tenant improvement, involve us early. These decisions are cheap during construction and expensive after.
09— Warehouse and Distribution Moves
Moving a Warehouse or Distribution Center?
Warehouse moves add systems an office does not have. We plan for them from the start.
Wi-Fi coverage for handheld scanners across racks, docks, and yards
Warehouse management system (WMS) servers and databases moved or connected
Mobile device setup for drivers and floor staff
Dock, yard, and gate cameras, and door access control
The new site connected back to headquarters and other locations with secure site-to-site networking
Phone systems for dispatch and customer service teams
10— Opening a New Location or Branch?
Opening a New Location or Branch?
When you add a branch office, warehouse, store, or clinic, we set up the new site to the same standard as your existing offices: the same network design, security settings, and phone system, connected back to headquarters. New locations open without redesigning your network.
11— Office Move IT Checklist
Office Move IT Checklist
What we need from you, and what we take care of.
What we need from you
- New address and suite number
- Lease signing date and move date
- Number of people and workstations moving
- Floor plan of the new space
- Recent internet and phone bills
- Building manager or contractor contact
What we take care of
- Carrier check, comparison, and ordering
- Cabling, network room, and Wi-Fi
- Firewall, switches, and backup internet
- Phone number transfer and 911 address update
- Servers, workstations, printers, and conference rooms
- Cameras and door access
- After-hours cutover and first-day support
- Old site equipment removal and service cancellation
12— Korean Companies in the U.S.
Moving a U.S. Office of a Korean Company?
We support the U.S. offices of Korean companies in English and Korean. We coordinate directly with headquarters IT in Korea and provide quotes, design documents, and reports in Korean for headquarters review.
13— Relocation Projects We Have Delivered
Relocation Projects We Have Delivered
Dual-Carrier SD-WAN During an Office Relocation
A multi-site business had to relocate on an accelerated deadline. Licht Data built dual-carrier SD-WAN with enterprise Wi-Fi, wrote and tested the cutover plan in advance, and kept operations running through the move.
Serving businesses across Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties from our headquarters in Irvine.
14— Office Relocation FAQ
Office Relocation FAQ
When should we start planning the IT side of an office move?
As early as possible, ideally before you sign the lease. Internet service is usually the longest lead-time item: fiber and dedicated circuits can take weeks or longer to install, and new fiber construction can take months.
Can you check a building before we sign the lease?
Yes. We check which carriers serve the building, the condition of the existing cabling, and the space for network equipment, and tell you what it will take to get the office ready.
Will we keep our phone numbers?
In most cases, yes. Numbers can usually be moved or ported to the new address, and we update E911 for the new location.
Can we move without shutting down the business?
Yes. We schedule the cutover after business hours or over a weekend and test internet, phones, and systems before your team arrives.
What if the internet is not ready by move-in day?
We can set up temporary 5G/LTE internet so your team can work until the permanent circuit is installed.
Do you install network cabling?
Yes. Network and phone cabling is installed and tested under our project management.
Can you move our servers?
Yes. We verify backups first, then shut down, move, and restart servers and storage in a planned order, and test your applications before the business day starts.
How much does the IT side of an office move cost?
It depends on the size of the space, the number of users and devices, the cabling needed, and the internet available at the new building. We review the site and give you a written quote.
How long does it take to move our phone numbers?
It depends on the carrier and the type of numbers. We submit the request weeks before your move and schedule the port date in advance. Your numbers keep working on the old service until the transfer is complete.
Should we cancel our current internet and phone service before we move?
No. Keep them running until the new internet is live and your numbers have been transferred. Then we schedule the disconnect and check your contract terms first.
Can our current internet provider move our service to the new address?
Sometimes, if they serve the new building. It still has to be ordered weeks ahead, and it is worth comparing against the other carriers at the new address.
Who coordinates with our landlord and general contractor?
We do. We work with them on the network room, cable paths, power, and where the carrier line enters the building.
What do you need from us to get started?
The new address, your move date, the number of people moving, a floor plan, and recent internet and phone bills.
Do you support moves and new locations outside Southern California?
Yes, for multi-site clients and U.S. offices of Korean companies. Tell us the address and we will confirm what we can support on site.
15— Plan Your Office Move
Plan Your Office Move
Tell us your new address, your move date, and how many people are moving. A senior engineer will review the space and give you a written move plan and quote.
16 — Architecture Review
Engagement Entry
Schedule an Architecture Review.
A senior-led working session to review your current network, cloud, security, and communications architecture — and identify the highest-leverage improvements.
- · Current-state review across network, cloud, and security
- · Risk and continuity gap analysis
- · Prioritized roadmap with engineering estimates
- · No obligation — confidential under NDA