ᐅ Wired Connection vs. Telecom Fiber Optic – Making the Choice
Created on: 26 Apr 2021 14:56
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kgeisler
Hello 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!
kgeisler schrieb:
And what about the cost aspect? Am I missing something? Perhaps consider whether you can switch equally easily between the two providers or even switch to a third party. One thing is certain: Telekom and Vodafone see each other as their main competitors and will always compete fiercely to offer the better deal for the next contract period (and neither will reward your loyalty). So always stay ready to switch — for example, don’t be tempted by unlimited plans that require you to also book phone numbers from the triple-play provider unless landline service is irrelevant to you. How is the mobile reception at the construction site (inside the house), measured with phones on networks D1 and D2?
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Here in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Vodafone (formerly UnityMedia, known as KabelBW in Baden-Württemberg) only installs fiber optic connections. How it is in Baden-Württemberg? No idea... With Vodafone, you get a metal box on the wall with the network termination point (NTP), from which the internal house wiring runs via at least dual-shielded coaxial cable (previously often thick RG11) to the router. Often this is just next door with a 1m (3 feet) cable. From there, it continues as usual via Ethernet cable. The internal Telekom wiring is not significantly better; it just eliminates the coax section. You still have to do (or have done) the rest yourself ;-).
If you need IPv4 / Dual Stack, go with Telekom, as it is included in their affordable residential tariffs. With UnityMedia / Vodafone, you have to book a business plan for this. Otherwise, you only get DSLite / IPv6. Currently, Vodafone offers a bit more upload capacity (for 500 Mbps down -> 50 Mbps up). Telekom, to my knowledge, only offers 40 Mbps even with 250 Mbps down.
If you need IPv4 / Dual Stack, go with Telekom, as it is included in their affordable residential tariffs. With UnityMedia / Vodafone, you have to book a business plan for this. Otherwise, you only get DSLite / IPv6. Currently, Vodafone offers a bit more upload capacity (for 500 Mbps down -> 50 Mbps up). Telekom, to my knowledge, only offers 40 Mbps even with 250 Mbps down.
I would recommend relying on Telekom’s fiber optic network. Since last year, Telekom has also opened its network to other providers. For example, O2 already offers a plan using Telekom’s fiber because they have reached a cooperation agreement. I believe more will follow. If Telekom doesn’t do this voluntarily, the Federal Network Agency will regulate it.
What’s important is to have a proper network inside the house!
What’s important is to have a proper network inside the house!
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