There are many people who enjoy the benefits of fiber optic cables right now. Fiber optic cables are able to transmit data significantly faster than older copper cables, and they have made uploading and downloading information quick and convenient for those using the internet. They have revolutionized the way in which people communicate and will likely continue to push the boundaries of speed when it comes to broadband service.
However, while many people use broadband services that rely on fiber optic cables, few have what is known as fiber to the home or fiber to the premises. For the most part, those who have cable or fiber optic broadband service use fiber optic cables. Nevertheless, the first or last leg on their data transmission—depending on whether information is leaving or coming into their homes—is done through the use of coaxial or copper cables. These are the cables that run from their homes out to a cabinet that connects with fiber optic cables, and it can slow data transmission speeds down.
Fiber to the home connections cut out those coaxial or copper cables. They run right up to individual residences, business buildings, and apartment complexes and provide internet speeds that are dramatically faster than those achieved through the use of fiber optic cables coupled with coaxial or copper cables. The process of replacing coaxial or copper cables with fiber optic cables can be expensive, but the thought is that more and more homes will have fiber to the home in the coming years. It will likely become more of the norm as time goes on and internet speed becomes even more important than it already is.
If you are interested in having fiber to the home installed in your home or business, Connected Fiber can work with you to get it done. We offer fiber to the home services and can explain how it could benefit you. Call us at 910-443-0532 today to see how we can help you.
