You may need to make sure you are getting the all that you need and want. This facilitates easier changes in the future and provides the purest signal quality. For telephone, ask for data grade, category 5 wiring. This will server your internet requirements better. For TV, the RG-6 or Quad 6 cabling is superior and carries a higher bandwidth rating as well.
Some people often ask about fiber optics.
This cable is generally more expensive and competing standards do not necessarily make it a wise choice. With the great number of coax and telphone wired homes, the best bet is CAT5 and RG-6. Beyond TV and telephone is where you will need to make sure you have a wiring specialist to ensure success. Audio wire, control wire, doorstation, cameras, automation and local networks are all possibilities. Many wise homeowners think ahead and make sure that, during the building process, future capabilities are taken into consideration.