VM FTTP?

Does VM do true FTTP ever? (ie zero DOCSIS in the path)

No. They offer the same DOCSIS modem as the HFC installs. The only difference is they use a fibre to coax converter (RFoG ).

I think if you trawl the news on here a while back, they have an FTTP trial somewhere in the country.

As mentioned it still uses DOCSIS hardware, i.e. fibre onto the outside wall of the property but a small RFOG converter that converts signal in bit of glass to signal in a very short run of coax

Strictly speaking then, the fibre reaches the premesis, so it is FTTP...

I mean, I bet many fttp isps use media converters (I know Hyperoptic do in some buildings) and I bet none of them offer to replace your home ethernet wiring with Fibre...

FTTH is Fibre to the Premises

Premises is agnostic on whether its a business or residential premises

OK, you live and learn ... what is the advantage in not taking it all the way in - cost ?

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OK, you live and learn ... what is the advantage in not taking it all the way in - cost ?

I would have thought it�s just so their existing hardware can plug straight into the coax cable.

Thank you for the explanation.

Yeah means no need for different TV boxes

Spoiling the ship for a hap�eth of tar maybe ?

Nope since over that sort of length of coax there is no signal loss, also makes things like multi room installs of the set top boxes simpler, since what people have been doing for years with splitters and moving cables around can continue.

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Spoiling the ship for a hap�eth of tar maybe ?

Nah. Have a look at https://keepup.virginmedia.com/content/networkExpans...

A siamese coaxial cable with a blown fibre tube attached goes into the home, and the ONT has a PON bypass. They did plan ahead.

OK, more learned, thank you.

Interesting link, thank you.

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Interesting link, thank you.

A pleasure to send some knowledge the other way for a change.