How to switch from FTTC to FTTH fiber

In recent years, fibre optics have become the preferred network access route for households and businesses worldwide. The global spread of fibre is exponential. By using light to transmit data, fibre-optic cables guarantee higher transmission speeds than ordinary copper cables as well as higher capacity, thus becoming an essential medium for the daily needs of businesses and individual households. 

In Italy, the spread of fibre optics is constantly increasing: although there are still many rural areas and several urban centres that do not have this type of technology, in recent years many companies have made consistent and numerous efforts to extend coverage to these areas as well.

What are FTTH and FTTC fiber

Optical fiber is a type of data transmission that uses light as a means of transmitting information: through bundles of glass cables, it has the ability to provide more reliable and stable high-speed connection than ever before. 

FTTC (Fiber to the Cabinet) and FTTH (Fiber to the Home) are both excellent options for enjoying a state-of-the-art network. 
 

FTTC Fiber

The fiber optic cable reaches the cabinet located on street level, called the "cabinet" from where the signal is then transmitted on a copper for the remaining journey to the user's home, also known as the "last mile". A connection via FTTC fiber offers high and more stable speeds compared to a classic ADSL line, the latter being much slower (with a maximum speed of 20 Mbps) and heavily conditioned the system characteristics and the service offered by the single provider. FTTC fiber therefore represents an excellent option for those who live in areas where the fiber is not wired up to the inside of the house. 

FTTH Fiber

In the case of FTTH fiber, the fiber optic cable goes directly to the user's home, eliminating the need to use copper as a transmission medium. This results in transmission speeds without signal dropouts or interference, ensuring an super fast and reliable internet connection. This option is the most popular among those who use the internet for work purposes or for online gaming, with latencies (i.e. the time it takes for data to be transferred across the network) reduced to a minimum. 

Benefits of switching from FTTC to FTTH fiber

The optical fiber has become more and more popular and the advantages in its use are undisputed. Furthermore, optical fiber is a technology that looks to the future, as it is able to support future bandwidth needs without the need for further interventions. 

Therefore, switching from FTTC fiber to Enel Energia's FTTH fiber means above all traveling at high speeds, without limitations due to the copper cable and reaching speeds of up to 1 Gbps (Gigabits per second) in download and 300 Mbps upload. Copper cables are also susceptible to electromagnetic interference while "pure" fiber is immune to this type of drawback, thus greatly increasing the level of reliability of the system. This ensures families can use this speed for streaming, file sharing, smart working, gaming, home automation for your home and many other technological applications.

Check coverage

What are you waiting for? Check coverage and switch to Enel Fibra, you will be able to use all the capabilities of the fiber with download speeds of up to 1 Gbps and upload speeds of up to 300 Mbps, becoming part of a world with many services at your disposal and easy to use through the Area Customers and the App of Enel Energia. Or, if you have already subscribed to the offer and are looking for information, you can contact our Fibre Assistance page, where you can find further information, insights into the fiber world and answers to all the most frequently asked questions. 

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