FTTP - In Depth

A great analogy for anyone who is non technical:

FTTP is like having a brand-new, multi-lane motorway running straight from your house to your destination, with no traffic lights, no junctions, and no potholes. In comparison the existing Copper broadband is more like using old country lanes with single-file traffic, roundabouts, and the occasional tractor in the way — you’ll get there, but it’s going to be slower and less predictable than FTTP.

There are varying levels of FTTP connections dependent on your usage and how much bandwith is needed in day-to day- operations. It is being rolled out all over the UK, but is still not available in some areas.

FTTP is FULL Fibre. It is the fastest connection you will be able to have to your premesis without taking the Leased Line options. It is worth to note though - Despite the analogy above, FTTP is a shared network line so therefore "traffic jams" can occasionally occur and timescales for fixing faults cannot be full guarenteed according to the normal basic SLAs on FTTP lines. So even though you're getting the top full fibre line, it it, like all other lines, not without fault.

If the internet is mission critical to your business, we highly recommend forgoing FTTP and directly choosing a Leased Line.

Whats the difference between FTTP and FTTC?

Who needs FTTP?

• Businesses that need ultra fast internet speeds.
• Businesses that need reliability - FTTP is far more stable.
• Businesses that need symmetrical upload and download speeds.
• Use of online services such as Office/ Nextcloud etc
• Businesses that need ongoing internet connectivity for many people at once
• Buisnesses that require frequent use of phones (VoIP)
• Businesses that transfer large files and amounts of data on a regular basis.

Plus Points for Sales:

Higher Speeds - Faster Uploads and Downloads.

Symetrical connection.

Futureproofing business expansion or change management

Con Points to be Aware of:

Shared bandwith

Limited availability in areas

Longer Lead times if full fibre has not already been set up in the area.

NOT guaranteed for permanent 247 connection as laid out in SLAs