Fiber to the Home:
The Next Revolution is Upon Us

On May 30th, C-Tech informed you that three of the nation's largest telecommunications service providers ― BellSouth, SBC Communications Inc. and Verizon ― had adopted a set of common technical requirements based on established industry standards and specifications for a technology known as fiber to the premises (FTTP), or fiber to the home (FTTH).

"Though broadband will be in about 30% of U.S. households by the end of this year, fiber will drive more dramatic capabilities into homes by delivering lightning-speed Internet, interactive games, movies on demand, phone calls and high-definition TV," according to Kevin Maney of USA Today.

This marks a tremendous opportunity for students who are trained in C-Tech's latest Fiber Optics program, where in addition to learning the fundamentals of fiber optic terminations, students terminate SC as well as ST connectors.  Additionally, they will perform a Mechanical Splice, an in-demand skill for this new technology.  In addition to these new hands-on activities, students will observe their instructor perform a Lab Splice as well as view video presentations of the “Crimp and Cleave” and Thread-Lock® termination practices (provided by program recognizer Leviton Voice & Data) that include the termination of an MT-RJ small-form factor connector, an innovative type of fiber connector. 

Are you and your students prepared for the next communications revolution?

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