FTTH (Fiber to the Home)

A fiber-optic connection that reaches directly to a residential location.

What is FTTH?

FTTH, or Fiber to the Home, is a fiber-optic internet delivery method that brings high-speed fiber connections directly to individual residences. Unlike older technologies that use copper wiring for the final stretch, FTTH maintains fiber all the way to your home, enabling significantly faster and more reliable service.

Benefits of FTTH

  • Symmetrical upload and download speeds
  • Consistent performance during peak hours
  • Low latency, ideal for gaming and video conferencing
  • Future-proof infrastructure for smart homes and IoT devices
  • More reliable than cable or DSL over long distances

FTTH vs FTTN/FTTB

Type Fiber Reaches Final Delivery Medium Speed Potential
FTTH Your residence Pure fiber Fastest and most reliable
FTTB Your building Ethernet or coax in-unit Fast, varies by building
FTTN Neighborhood node Copper phone line (DSL) Slowest of the three

How Installation Works

FTTH installation typically involves:

  • Bringing a fiber line from the street to your home
  • Installing an Optical Network Terminal (ONT)
  • Installing an Optical Network Terminal (ONT)
  • Testing speeds and activating your internet service

    • Some ISPs offer self-installation kits, but a technician visit is often required for new installations.

FAQs

Yes — FTTH is a type of fiber internet where the fiber line runs directly to your home, offering the fastest and most stable connection.

FTTH is generally faster, more reliable, and offers symmetrical speeds. Cable internet uses shared bandwidth and copper lines, which can slow down during peak usage.

Some ISPs offer self-installation, but most FTTH services require a technician to run fiber directly to your home and install specialized equipment.

Yes — most FTTH providers offer equal upload and download speeds, which is ideal for video conferencing, cloud backups, and streaming.

Check with local ISPs or use their online availability tools. FTTH is expanding but still limited in some regions.

FTTB (Fiber to the Business)
FTTN (Fiber to the Node)

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