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Fibre broadband, also known as FTTC (fibre-to-the-cabinet) broadband, is one of the big technological changes currently sweeping the UK, bringing many regions bang up to date with faster and more reliable internet connections than ever before. No longer will you have to wait patiently for web pages and other content to load, when accessing the internet at speeds of up to 40 MB per second - but how do you know if the technology is available where you live?
If you haven't been keeping up with the latest developments in the nationwide roll-out of fibre-optic cables, it's as simple as heading to your service provider's homepage and finding the section devoted to fibre broadband services. If the company offers fibre broadband, they may be able to tell you the current situation in your region if you enter location details such as your postcode or address. You may then receive the good news that the fibre broadband infrastructure is already up and running where you live, meaning you can sign up in no time.
Even if there's no sign of fibre broadband in your area at present, the cables could be making their way to your part of the country soon. You can contact your service provider for more details on when fibre-optic roll-out is expected in your region, so you can start planning the leap into the realm of superfast broadband access in the near future.
What's so appealing about fibre broadband anyway? There are various reasons for the technology's popularity, and the eager anticipation of those awaiting its installation. Whether you're a casual or business user, faster and more reliable internet access can have many benefits, not least the ability to download or stream higher quality content in less time than ever before. This could make downloading movies, music and other files a less time-consuming business than on older forms of broadband.
Even if you don't feel you currently need this advanced level of speed, the dynamic nature of the internet means that you could soon find yourself lagging behind when using an older connection, as websites and other online content become increasingly complex due to the increased capabilities of fibre networks.
Within the next 10 years, it's predicted that fibre broadband will have usurped copper cable broadband as the standard method of internet access worldwide. This is great news for consumers too, as it means the cost of fibre internet will be kept in check by the competition between providers.
Isla Campbell writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
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