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altis · 19-01-2008, 23:40

I don't know for certain but imagine that any FTTH (or FTTP or whatever it's called these days) will use multi-mode fibre because it is much cheaper. Single-mode stuff is probably used between head ends where more speed and distance is required and the expense can be justified.

And yes, I would still prefer fibre. Even a mere 100Mbps at 2km will beat the pants of ADSL.

19-01-2008, 23:40	#40
altis Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Warrington ntl:81304 Altitude: 12m (and falling) Posts: 4,499	Re: BT to offer 100Mbit broadband I don't know for certain but imagine that any FTTH (or FTTP or whatever it's called these days) will use multi-mode fibre because it is much cheaper. Single-mode stuff is probably used between head ends where more speed and distance is required and the expense can be justified. And yes, I would still prefer fibre. Even a mere 100Mbps at 2km will beat the pants of ADSL.