What is Fiber Broadband (FTTH) and Why Is It Better Than Copper Cable Internet?
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What is Fiber Broadband (FTTH) and Why Is It Better Than Copper Cable Internet? Fiber broadband, commonly called FTTH — Fiber to the Home , is a broadband technology where optical fiber cable is extended directly up to the customer’s home. Instead of sending internet signals through electrical pulses over copper wire, FTTH sends data as pulses of light through glass or plastic fiber strands. This makes FTTH fundamentally different from older copper-based broadband such as DSL, ADSL, VDSL, and coaxial cable networks. Globally, telecom networks are moving from copper to fiber because modern homes now use far more bandwidth than before: smart TVs, online classes, video meetings, cloud backups, gaming, security cameras, OTT platforms, AI tools, and smart-home devices all need stable, high-capacity internet. According to OECD data, fiber accounted for 44.6% of all fixed broadband subscriptions in OECD countries as of June 2024 , up from 41% the previous year. OECD also describes fiber as a ...