Gigabit to the Customer
GTTC stands for Gigabit to the Customer. It is a term for a new broadband service architecture using a variety of innovative solutions to provide a future-proof 1000Mbit/s or 'Gigabit' connections directly to the customer's business premises.[1][2][3]
FTT? and GTTC
Unlike Fiber to the x, GTTC doesn't indicate the method used or where the fibre stops, as this offers no useful information to the user.
The critical point is the connection can be scaled up to a fully Synchronous 1000Mbit/s, future-proofing the Internet connection for the foreseeable future for even the largest of companies while providing small companies with a viable low-cost alternative to broadband or FTTC.
Fiber is considered the ultimate connectivity because the data rate of the connection is only limited by the equipment rather than the cable. However, fiber isn't the right choice for every application; GTTC uses alternative technology including fiber, copper, coax and wireless to achieve a 1000Mbit/s connection to the customer.
Benefits
GTTC provides a lower cost point than a traditional dedicated Fibre link but also provides more bandwidth.
GTTC doesn't suffer with sync speeds or contention rates associated with normal broadband services.
GTTC provides a simple upgrade path from 50Mbit/s to 1000Mbit/s with no additional capex.
In most cases, GTTC is line-powered, meaning in the event of a power outage a laptop or similar device can continue to use the Internet.
Green Spots
A Green Spot has become a commonly used phrase to describe an area covered by the GTTC service; typically a 'Green Spot' will be a business park or industrial estate where the service is available.
Deployment
GTTC or a 'Green Spot' is normally deployed in areas which suffer from poor connectivity, typically:
- Distance from the exchange
- Small rural village with no LLU
- Business park without FTTC
- Rural business park location
- High IP demand areas (technology parks etc.)
- New developments
Installation process
The initial Green Spot deployment can take 1–2 months, after which additional customers can be provisioned within 2–3 days, often quicker than traditional broadband services.
References
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