ᐅ Wired Connection vs. Telecom Fiber Optic – Making the Choice
Created on: 26 Apr 2021 14:56
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kgeislerHello everyone,
At the risk of asking a really basic question, we are currently facing the decision of whether to order cable (Vodafone) or Telekom fiber optic FTTH for our new development. We want to completely give up traditional TV connections (so from our point of view, we don’t need satellite or cable per se) and instead do everything via streaming. Therefore, for us, only performance, future-proofing, or price if performance is similar, matter.
However, we are finding it difficult to decide or to break down the costs.
Telekom definitely provides fiber all the way into the house, so the performance here is certainly the best. Monthly costs after new customer bonuses, etc., are about 90 EUR (around 90 USD) for the full gigabit.
For cable, I can’t get anyone on the phone who can tell me if their fiber also goes all the way into the house; if it does, would the performance be equivalent, or am I mistaken?
For cable, there is usually a cable fee of 21 EUR (about 21 USD), or am I wrong? Or does this only apply if you actually take cable TV, and otherwise it doesn’t have to be paid?
Then cable would be clearly cheaper with 75 EUR (about 75 USD) for the last mile. Otherwise slightly more expensive.
Has anyone faced a similar decision? What did you decide and why?
Thank you!
At the risk of asking a really basic question, we are currently facing the decision of whether to order cable (Vodafone) or Telekom fiber optic FTTH for our new development. We want to completely give up traditional TV connections (so from our point of view, we don’t need satellite or cable per se) and instead do everything via streaming. Therefore, for us, only performance, future-proofing, or price if performance is similar, matter.
However, we are finding it difficult to decide or to break down the costs.
Telekom definitely provides fiber all the way into the house, so the performance here is certainly the best. Monthly costs after new customer bonuses, etc., are about 90 EUR (around 90 USD) for the full gigabit.
For cable, I can’t get anyone on the phone who can tell me if their fiber also goes all the way into the house; if it does, would the performance be equivalent, or am I mistaken?
For cable, there is usually a cable fee of 21 EUR (about 21 USD), or am I wrong? Or does this only apply if you actually take cable TV, and otherwise it doesn’t have to be paid?
Then cable would be clearly cheaper with 75 EUR (about 75 USD) for the last mile. Otherwise slightly more expensive.
Has anyone faced a similar decision? What did you decide and why?
Thank you!
To my knowledge, cable really only means the old coaxial cable. But I could be wrong.
If that is the case, I would go for fiber optic.
At my building site, Telekom can only provide 6 Mbit DSL. Fiber optic is not even planned.
That’s why I’m choosing cable (also Vodafone).
If that is the case, I would go for fiber optic.
At my building site, Telekom can only provide 6 Mbit DSL. Fiber optic is not even planned.
That’s why I’m choosing cable (also Vodafone).
Oh, between the distribution nodes. Yes, that could be the case. I would further assume that your house uses copper coaxial cable.
In the end, only a phone call will give you certainty. In my experience, it’s generally best not to call on Monday mornings or Friday afternoons, and also usually not in the evenings. At some point, you will get through.
In the end, only a phone call will give you certainty. In my experience, it’s generally best not to call on Monday mornings or Friday afternoons, and also usually not in the evenings. At some point, you will get through.
Hello,
Vodafone also offers the Fritzbox 6591 Cable for the GB connection, so it really is the old coaxial cable. I would probably prefer the fiber optic option from Telekom instead.
By the way: I would reconsider the satellite option. At least prepare the installation with a few empty conduits. Although I hardly watch live TV myself anymore, I imagine it would be quite frustrating if the stream cuts out during the washing machine finale because all servers are overloaded again...
Best regards,
Andreas
Vodafone also offers the Fritzbox 6591 Cable for the GB connection, so it really is the old coaxial cable. I would probably prefer the fiber optic option from Telekom instead.
By the way: I would reconsider the satellite option. At least prepare the installation with a few empty conduits. Although I hardly watch live TV myself anymore, I imagine it would be quite frustrating if the stream cuts out during the washing machine finale because all servers are overloaded again...
Best regards,
Andreas
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T_im_Norden26 Apr 2021 15:50For internet connections, I would always prefer fiber optic over cable.
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