For decades, the Sidekick® Test Set name has been trusted by telecommunications technicians as one of the industry’s most dependable field testing platforms. From central offices to customer premises, Sidekick test sets became a staple in the hands of technicians responsible for keeping copper networks running reliably across North America and beyond.
In fact, the original Sidekick earned such industry significance that it was once displayed at the Smithsonian Institution, recognized as a milestone innovation in telecommunications field-testing. That legacy continues today with the Sidekick® Plus Standard Copper and DSL Test Set, delivering the rugged reliability and practical functionality technicians have relied on for generations.
Designed to help technicians quickly diagnose, troubleshoot, qualify, and maintain twisted-pair copper and DSL services, the Sidekick® Plus combines advanced copper testing with DSL sync and service testing in a single, easy-to-use platform. Whether installing new services or resolving complex line issues, the Sidekick® Plus helps crews work faster, smarter, and with greater confidence in the field.
- Saves time. An intuitive mode selection dial and straightforward operation minimize training requirements and allow technicians to move efficiently between tests. Fast access to critical diagnostics means less time troubleshooting and more time closing jobs.
- Versatile Testing in One Platform. The Sidekick® Plus combines comprehensive copper qualification with DSL sync and service testing in a single handheld test set. Technicians can validate line quality, identify impairments, and verify DSL service performance without switching between multiple tools.
- Fully loaded. Everything needed to test and troubleshoot the copper infrastructure supporting DSL services is included right out of the box. The Sidekick® Plus is engineered to support installation, qualification, maintenance, and repair workflows across legacy and evolving networks.
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Advanced Diagnostics Without Additional Modules. No add-ons or external modules required. The Sidekick® Plus delivers powerful cable diagnosis and troubleshooting capabilities in one integrated test set, helping technicians isolate faults quickly and accurately while reducing equipment complexity in the field.
- A Legacy of Trust. For generations of technicians, the Sidekick® name has represented reliability, durability, and confidence on the job. The Sidekick® Plus continues that tradition bringing together the heritage of a telecom icon with the modern testing capabilities needed to support today’s copper and DSL networks
Patented - Patent #6263047, 6621562, 7710122, 8232807, 8237459, 2710639, 2282499, 8564302