Date First Published: 19th April 2022
Topic: Computer Networking
Subtopic: Data Transmission Technologies
Article Type: Computer Terms & Definitions
Difficulty: MediumDifficulty Level: 5/10
Learn more about what FTTP is in this article.
Not to be confused with FTP (File Transfer Protocol).
Short for fibre to the premises, FTTP is one of the fastest types of broadband available, since all of the cables are fibre optic and are directly connected to a home or office. Fibre optic cables provide a symmetrical connection and speeds of up to 1,000 Mb/s. However, it is only available in a limited area as it requires a company to directly connect a fibre optic cable to a home or office. For homes or offices that need a very high data transmission rate, FTTP is recommended.
By December 2026, it is believed that around 85% of households will use FTTP. As of now, most households use FTTC, which involves running cables from the broadband exchange to a box on the street, with copper wires connecting a home or office together. This offers speeds of up to 80 Mb/s and is available to around 96% of homes.
An example of FTTP is Google Fibre.
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