The Internet offers its users more and more opportunities. The amount of data that has to go through the network is growing every day. A connection via fiber optic offers much higher transmission rates than DSL and cable. We have summarized the most important advantages of a fiber optic internet connection for you.
How does fiber optic internet work?
With a pure fiber optic connection, the data that is sent and received via the Internet is transported over fiber optic cables. Conventional Internet connections, on the other hand, are based on the existing, old copper networks. The necessary fiber optic cables will be laid underground and will gradually replace the copper network.
What does FTTH mean?
FTTH stands for "Fiber To The Home", ie fiber optics right into the house. Often, the transmission of the data via fiber optic cable ends at the so-called "last mile", so that the copper cable carries the data from the distribution box to the house. The advantages of the fiber optic connection vanish. An instant connection at full speed is only guaranteed with an FTTH connection..
What are the advantages of FTTH?
Internet connections via fiber optic offer a number of advantages over conventional connections via copper cables. Fiber optic connections are not only much faster, they also have a higher bandwidth. In this way, more users can move large amounts of data at the same time. In addition, fiber optic cables are more reliable than other lines - they are less sensitive to cold, moisture, magnetic fields and electrical influences.
With modern fiber optic technology, more Internet connections can be reached at the same time and at higher speeds than ever before. The fastest DSL connection achieves a transmission speed of a maximum of 200 Mbit / s in upload and download. A fiber optic connection with FTTH, on the other hand, creates up to 1000 Mbit / s. In the near future, even higher data rates of up to 10 Gbit / s should be possible. That is why this technology is considered to be future-oriented and offers enormous advantages over outdated DSL technology. The fiber optic network is increasingly being expanded in Germany. You can check the availability of fiber optic technology in your area at the following websites: