To understand EoFTTC (Ethernet over Fiber to the Cabinet), it’s helpful to compare it with FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet), a type of broadband connection.
EoFTTC is an ethernet connection type that provides businesses several advantages over standard broadband. Designed specifically for businesses that require a highly reliable and consistent connection, EoFTTC ensures that your internet won’t drop out and won’t be impacted by peak usage times or nearby internet users.
Although EoFTTC is more expensive than standard fibre broadband (FTTC), it remains more affordable than other dedicated business ethernet solutions, such as leased lines.
Fibre broadband is primarily a consumer-grade product designed to deliver higher speeds to households. However, it comes with limitations—especially when something goes wrong. If you’ve ever experienced a broadband outage at home, you know that waiting for an engineer to fix the issue can take days, if not longer. This kind of downtime is unacceptable for a business, mainly if you rely on internet-dependent systems like e-commerce platforms or booking systems.
This is where EoFTTC stands out. One of its key benefits is the inclusion of a stringent Service Level Agreement (SLA). With EoFTTC, if there’s an issue, you’re guaranteed to be back online within an agreed time frame, or you’ll be eligible for compensation for any downtime.
Another downside of fibre broadband (and ADSL broadband, which is even slower) is that your connection is shared with nearby businesses using the same cabinet. This means that during peak times, your bandwidth can drop significantly.
With EoFTTC, you don’t have to worry about this. The bandwidth is dedicated solely to your connection, ensuring that your speeds remain consistent and unaffected by peak times or other local users. Additionally, EoFTTC can be configured as a fully symmetrical connection, providing equal upload and download speeds, which is critical for businesses that require robust and consistent performance.
