Full fibre broadband, also known as Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), delivers internet data at high speeds using a dedicated fibre-optic cable network that runs directly to your home.
Here's how it works:
- Data Retrieval: The internet data you need is received by your internet provider at its broadband exchange.
- Fibre Transmission: The data is then transmitted at the speed of light via the provider's fibre-optic cable network.
- Home Arrival: The data arrives at your home, where it's sent out from your router's Wi-Fi signal to your devices.
Benefits of Full Fibre:
- Faster Speeds: Full fibre offers significantly faster download and upload speeds compared to traditional copper-based broadband.
- Lower Latency: Reduced latency means faster response times for online gaming, video calls, and other real-time applications.
- Greater Reliability: Full fibre is less susceptible to interference and weather conditions, ensuring a more stable connection.
Key Components:
- Optical Network Terminal (ONT): A device installed in your home that connects your fibre-optic cable to your router.
- Router: A device that distributes the internet signal wirelessly to your devices.
- Fibre-optic Cable Network: A network of optical fibres that transmits data at light speed.
Installation Process:
- External Work: Openreach engineers may need to perform external work to connect your property to the fibre-optic network. This may involve installing a junction box outside your home and running the fibre-optic cable to it.
- Internal Work: Once the external connection is established, engineers will install the ONT inside your home and connect it to your router.
Note: The specific installation process may vary depending on your location and internet provider.
