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Understanding the difference between Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC) and Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) broadband connections.
When choosing broadband, you'll often see terms like FTTC and FTTP. These refer to how the fibre connection reaches your home, and it makes a big difference to the speed you can get.
FTTC stands for Fibre to the Cabinet. This means:
FTTC is also known as "superfast broadband" and typically offers speeds up to 80Mbps, though actual speeds depend on how far you are from the cabinet.
FTTP stands for Fibre to the Premises (sometimes called FTTH—Fibre to the Home). This means:
FTTP is also known as "ultrafast" or "full fibre" broadband and can offer speeds of 100Mbps to 1Gbps (1000Mbps) or more.
| Feature | FTTC | FTTP | |---------|------|------| | Speed | Up to 80Mbps | 100Mbps to 1Gbps+ | | Connection | Fibre + copper | Full fibre | | Availability | Widely available | Limited areas | | Cost | Usually cheaper | Often more expensive |
Choose FTTC if:
Choose FTTP if:
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