Re: Understanding Fios

["ABLE1" <royboynospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"G. Morgan" <sealteam6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> ABLE1 Wrote:
>
>>So here is where I am confused, how was Verizon able to switch to (fiber)
>>Fios from copper and not have to enter the house to do so.  Would they
>>have
>>installed the fiber in 2003 and install the equipment and it then
>>magically
>>connects over to the copper in the house 7 years later??
>
> As I understand, FIOS and U-Verse offer up 2 speeds based on how close
> the fiber is to the premises.  There is FTTP - Fiber-to-the premises,
> and FTTC - Fiber-to-the-curb.  I imagine that's what they are talking
> about.  There is no need to enter the premises, the fiber terminates at
> the demark in FTTP.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiber_to_the_x


OH!!! Now that makes some sense.  But, 3:40am is a bit strange.

Thanks for the link.  Very helpful.

Les