Twisted light and the blazing fast future of fiber optic — is your network ready?
Compared with conventional internet networks, fiber is fast. Blazing fast. But a group of Australian researchers are convinced it’s about to get a whole lot faster. More than 100 times faster, in fact. “We can potentially achieve ultra-wide bandwidth,” explains …
Why fiber-optic networks are vital to rural connectivity
Remember when fiber broadband was a premium offering available only in select regions? That was when your job involved more copper and coax enclosures than fiber enclosures. For the majority of broadband installers now, those days are long gone. Today, …
How smart homes and big data will make cities smarter
When you install broadband internet, those cables and keystone jacks provide a portal for your customers’ connected lives. Structured wiring and Wi-Fi connect them to the outside world and power their smart homes. But that system you install has the …
Why fiber optic internet is going underground
The widespread adoption of Internet of Things (IoT) and smart home technology has internet service providers (ISPs) and integrators on the hunt for the most effective methods of broadband delivery for many scenarios. While structured wiring and Wi-Fi installations play …
Dark fiber and the future of broadband
Your broadband customers are using more bandwidth every year and their media panel can easily handle video, play games, and power their smart homes. Where does all of this bandwidth come from, and when is usage going to reach capacity? Extra …
Four policies that can speed up fiber adoption
How do you help customers who want fiber broadband where it’s unavailable? For starters, do everything you can to speed up the fiber deployment process. Encourage your local government to enact policies that help broadband installers and smart home builders …
Why fiber needs to be installed in new multi-dwelling units
Are your customers planning a complete fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) installation for a multi-dwelling unit (MDU)? Not long ago, FTTH was considered too expensive. But the climate has changed, and today it would be a mistake to leave fiber out of development …
Why 5G Won’t Replace Fiber or Cable Broadband
If you’ve been reading the headlines about the 5G revolution and imagining smart home installations free of splicing and connecting cable, think again. 5G isn’t going to replace wired internet anytime soon. 5G is the 5th generation in cellular networks. …
A (Virtual) Reality Check for the Connected Home
Your customers are always looking for new ways to enhance their home life with technology. Once they have high-speed broadband and a media distribution enclosure, they’ll want to know what’s coming next for their connected home. On the near horizon …
3 Steps for Successful MDU Broadband Installation
A successful MDU broadband installation is an opportunity for you to stand out from the crowd. By understanding your customer’s needs, carefully planning your interior installation and using the best quality equipment, you’ll provide a service your customers will recommend …