FTTx Explained: FTTH/FTTB/FTTC + Cable TV Basics
This post is based on my 2020 video explaining FTTx (Fiber to the x) concepts and how they relate to access networks and cable TV delivery.
If you're new to service provider and telecom access networking, FTTx terminology can be confusing. In this walkthrough, we clarify what each term means and what changes in the physical topology as fiber gets closer to the customer.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- What FTTx means and why it exists
- The key variants: FTTH and CableTv (and where the “last mile” changes)
- A practical model for access drop
- High-level cable TV basics and how it fits in access delivery
WATCH THE VIDEO