A cable consisting of two insulated and twisted copper wires used to construct telephone systems since the end of the 19th century. During the 20th century, all public telephone networks were built with this technology and even today the so-called ‘last mile’, i.e. the cable that actually enters homes, is a telephone pairTelephone pair A cable consisting of two insulated and twisted copper wires used to construct telephone systems since the end of the 19th century. During the 20th century, all public telephone networks were built with this technology and even today the so-called ‘last mile’, i.e. the cable that actually enters homes, is a telephone pair. The only exception is FTTH – Fiber To The Home, which allows optical fiber to finally enter homes directly.. The only exception is FTTHFTTH “Fiber to the Home” is the technology that connects POPs, located in exchanges, to end users’ property units with fiber optics. – Fiber To The Home, which allows optical fiberOptical fiber A cable made of glass fiber through which a light signal is transmitted over long distances for broadband network access. Compared to copper cables, optical fiber can transmit signals much faster, up to 40 Gigabits per second. It is therefore ideal for quickly transferring large amounts of data; it is also unaffected by external interference (electromagnetic interference, temperature variations, etc.). While fiber optics certainly offers the advantage of fast, high-quality and secure data transmission, its high installation cost is a drawback for network builders. Read the news to find out more: “Optical fiber, what it is and how it works”. to finally enter homes directly.
28.02.25
Tecnology and Innovation
Fiber Optics in Theaters: how Film Distribution is Changing
Film distribution has abandoned traditional film reels and physical hard drives in favor of ultra-broadbandBroadband The term broadband, in telecommunications, generally refers to the transmission and reception of information data at a connection speed of over 144 kb/s. Broadband organises different channels, conveying different content in the form of data, such as Internet radio, animation, […]
26.01.25
Tecnology and Innovation
FTTH fiber optics in the era of clean energy
On International Clean Energy Day, Open Fiber highlights the role that technology plays in the green transition. FTTHFTTH “Fiber to the Home” is the technology that connects POPs, located in exchanges, to end users’ property units with fiber optics. (“Fiber to the Home”) networks not only arethe most energy-efficient infrastructures, but they are also a […]
23.12.24
Open Fiber World
Breakthrough in connectivity: speeds up to 100 Gbps
Open Fiber, in collaboration with Nokia, has successfully trialled fibre optic connection speeds reaching up to 100 Gbps, marking a first in Italy’s access networks. In the rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape, we strive to stand out through innovation, surpassing current connectivity limits. With Nokia‘s support, we have recently achieved successful tests of fibre optic connection […]
23.12.24
Sustainability
FTTH Fibre: driving science, development, and sustainability
We have delved into the pivotal role of FTTHFTTH “Fiber to the Home” is the technology that connects POPs, located in exchanges, to end users’ property units with fiber optics. fibre optics in advancing global scientific collaboration. Science thrives on tools that enable the seamless exchange of knowledge, foster collaboration among researchers, and provide access […]
28.11.24
Tecnology and Innovation
Optical fibre and quantum computing: journeying into the future
Quantum computing can solve complex problems in fractions of a second. Yet, to unlock its full potential, equally advanced infrastructure is required. Optical fibre provides the speed and stability necessary to transport delicate quantum information wherever it is needed. This article explores how this technology is supporting the development of quantum computing and its role […]