FTTX (Fiber to the X) refers to any telecommunications network architecture that uses fiber-optic cable in place of copper for better quality and improved internet speed. It is the generic term that encompasses FTTN (Fiber to the Node/Neighborhood), FTTC (Fiber to the Curb), FTTB (Fiber to the Building), and FTTH (Fiber to the Home). FTTX allows phone companies to compete with the cable industry by offering new services such as a "triple play" of voice, data, and video.
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| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| FTTx (Fiber to the X) Business Trend Experts | 69 |
| Mobile Phone Handset Sellers (EU) | 34 |
| Automotive Industry Marketing Experts | 151 |
| Cable Connectors Experts | 12 |
| Broadcast Television Experts (Italy) | 20 |
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Considerations for FTTX go Well Beyond Basics
April 7, 2009
Samuel Greenholtz, Principal, Telecom Pragmatics
FTTx: Three considerations for deployment planning | searchtelecom.techtarget.com
1. The consultant does a good job of talking about the technological fundamentals of how far to take fiber into the network. 2. However, “[that] the answer is largely determined by [those] three specific factors [in the article]” – is an explanation that would be better suited for...