Q. Why is a Fibre net better than a traditional copper
net?
A. The characteristics of the Fibre mean that you can transmit huge amounts of information over long distances opening up a lot of new possibilities of utilization. The nature of Fibre does not allow for current passing, thus avoiding a lot of grounding problems as well as a more simple design in relation to amplification and distribution of the signal. The advantage of this is fewer possible sources of error, less maintenance, and a simple installation.
Q. How much does it cost to establish and maintain a
Fibre net vs. a traditional copper net?
A. The price of one type of network in preference to another is relative and depends largely on the topology and services required. In general, a Fibre net is more expensive to establish, but cheaper to maintain than a similar copper net. The basis for the comparison, that the net must supply triple play is a question of new-establishment or a thorough renovation of a net, a Fibre net will, generally, be the most favorable solution. In other words, choosing a Fibre net you invest in an optimum operation with no limits for adding future bandwidth consuming services such as HDTV and Video-on-Demand.
Q. How to marry the digital signals with the analog?
A. Both analogue and digital services must be available. Most phones in the homes are analog and most TV-sets installed in our homes today still receive the signals analogously; consequently, it is more expensive to get telephone and TV in a digital format (Analog Telephone Adapter and Set Top Boxes).
The digital format is the only option for data services for the PC. A combination is therefore necessary to maintain the quality of the TV and internet services most people are used to.
Secondly, the solution must be based on standards. In this way it will be easy to plug in the standard domestic appliances and the current service is easily done. With a solution based on standards it is easy to find qualified installers and technicians, as both establishment, operation and maintenance becomes easier.
Q. If a FTTP (fibre to the premises) solution does not
offer any moreservices than we can get through a
copper net–why then choose a more expensive
FTTP solution?
A. The limits lie within the capacity of adding future services. At the same time, a copper net is more expensive to maintain than a fibre network. A fibre net can easily be upgraded with new services in an analogue/digital FTTP solution, and the capacity is practically unlimited. Actually, only your imagination sets limits to the supply of new services as for instance burglar alarm, surveillance of the houses in the owners’ association, reading of consumption of electricity and water, Video-on-Demand, teleconferencing, remote medicine, tele-education, entertainment, etc. A fibre solution gives you maximum flexibility in comparison to future needs, the right basis for a good cash flow and not to forget: satisfied customers now and in the future.
Q. Does a FTTP solution give you the possibility of
watching different programmes at the same time,
if you have more TV-sets in one home?
A. Yes, each TV requires a Set Top Box, form which you can select any channel or programme. . At the same time Fibre gives you a higher quality of signal – i.e. annoying interference in transmission due to noise from outside is now history.
Q. Is it possible to get digital services such as Video-
on-Demand and IP-telephony with a FTTP
solution?
A. The capacity of a Fibre net is so great that it allows for all kinds of services. The limit lies solely within the equipment installed in order to transmit/receive on the Fibre.
Q. What are the main differences between ADSL and
Fibre?
A. ADSL uses electrical modulation techniques, fibre uses switching lasers on and off. Because there is no interference with the light traveling through the fibre, the services are very reliable.
