FIBER BROADBAND
- multicoreinfotech
- Jun 24, 2022
- 3 min read
Fiber broadband is an internet broadband connection that uses special glass fibers known as optical fibers. These optical fibers carry data in the form of light, whereas conventional copper cables use electrical signals.
Different types of fiber broadband
FTTH or FTTP
These stand for Fiber-to-the-home and Fiber-to-the-premises. We get the internet through optical fiber directly to our house or premises. It is the fastest type of connection.
FTTN
It stands for Fiber-to-the-neighborhood. Optical fiber will connect the ISP and a node in a neighborhood. All the consumers in that neighborhood will get the internet through a coaxial cable from that node. It is the slowest type of connection.
FTTC
It stands for Fiber-to-the-curb. The internet service provider (ISP) will reach a pole or a curb near our house. From here, we will get the internet through a coaxial cable.
Application of fiber broadbands
We can use fiber broadband wherever we need a high-speed, reliable internet connection.
Game Streaming
We can stream high-quality videos with coaxial cables. However, we can stream games over the internet using a fast fiber-optic connection. Streaming games requires faster downloads and low latency. Low latency means our response must be instantly visible on the screen; fiber broadband makes it possible.
Telemedicine
With a high-quality fiber internet connection, we can consult doctors remotely. This practice is called telemedicine fiber.
Work-from-home
People have got used to working from home after the pandemic. Only IT professionals could work from home due to the slower internet speeds in the past. Fiber internet connection has changed this situation. Even people working in multimedia and animation can now log on to their work computer from their homes and work seamlessly.
FAQs
Which is better: broadband or Fiber?
Both are entirely different concepts. Broadband refers to the internet connection technology that has high bandwidth. On the other hand, fiber refers to optical fiber, which is a method of delivering a broadband internet connection.
What is meant by fiber broadband?
Fiber broadband is a fast broadband technology delivered through optical fibersfiber broadband. These optical fibers have a glass core through which light signals travel. The three types of fiber broadband: are FTTP, FTTC, and FTTN.
What’s the difference between fiber broadband and WiFi?
Broadband that delivers internet connection through optical fiber broadband technology is fiber broadband. The three types are: FTTP, FTTC, and FTTN. . WiFi stands for wireless fidelity. It uses radio waves to provide access to the internet. However, WiFi can only be used in a short-range, as the wireless signals degrade with distance. On the contrary, we can send data through fiber optics between continents. Usually, we use them together.
Do I need a router for fiber?
Yes, we require a router for fiber optic broadband connection. Fiber is only the medium through which data travels from one node to another. A router’s job is to analyze the data and send it to the correct IP address. If our fiber broadband connection is Fiber-to-the-curb or Fiber-to-the-neighborhood, we can use your regular router. However, if you have a Fiber-to-the-premises connection, you need a router that can connect to the ONT. An ONT is a modem equivalent for the optical fiber network; it stands for Optical Network Terminal.
How does fiber installation work?
Fiber network installation can be either Fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP), Fiber-to-the-curb (FTTC), or Fiber-to-the-neighborhood(FTTN). For FTTC and FTTN, we can use our regular router that connects to a coaxial cable. However, we require a specialized router that connects to the ONT for FTTP optic broadband. The cost of installation will depend on the length of optical fiber we need within our premises.
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