Summary:
Ever heard the phrase “faster than the speed of light?” It’s now a reality. Fiber optics is a unique technology that transmits data through ultra-thin strands of glass fiber, using laser-generated pulses of light — and light travels faster than any other wave, 300,000 kilometers per second. The result? Mind-boggling speed, almost no loss of quality over long distances, and virtually unlimited capacity or bandwidth.
FiOS - What's the big deal?
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It’s clear that this trail-blazing technology is rapidly gaining ground and here to stay. In fact, experts at the Fiber to the Home Council say fiber-to-the-home connections are the ONLY technology with enough bandwidth to handle projected consumer demands during the next decade reliably and cost-effectively.
Last but not least, fiber-optic technology keeps getting better, with no end in sight. It’s virtually a "blank canvas” for technology innovators at Verizon and elsewhere to create new uses and tools for the future of broadband.
Verizon FiOS was built using Fiber to the Premises (FTTP), an advanced fiber-optic technology that delivers the purest HD experience possible and the alternative to cable that everyone’s been waiting for.
FTTP refers to Verizon’s FiOS network that uses fiber optics instead of copper wiring to connect a customer to the Verizon network. Fiber-optic systems have been used in telecom networks for years, but primarily in the long-haul or inter-city portions, as well as directly connecting some large-business customers that have heavy data transfer needs.
Fiber-optics consist of bundles of super-thin glass strands. Laser-generated pulses of light transmit voice, data and video signals via the fiber at speeds and capacities far exceeding old-fashioned copper cable systems.
Advantages of FTTP:
- FTTP provides almost limitless bandwidth for an array of data and video applications.
- FTTP delivers more reliable service that’s less susceptible to inclement weather and easier to maintain. Verizon can monitor the performance of the network and even make repairs before a customer notices a problem.
- This technology enables a wide variety of uses, from interactive content and home shopping to telecommuting, telemedicine and audio/video on demand.
- An additional FTTP benefit is a “blank canvas” for technology innovators at Verizon and elsewhere to create new tools and applications for the future of broadband.
