abonneeontvangstpunten

Abonneeontvangstpunt is a term used in telecom and broadcasting to denote the demarcation point between a service provider’s network and the subscriber’s own equipment. It is the physical location where the operator’s network ends and the customer’s premises equipment begins, and it serves as the boundary for service delivery, fault localization, and responsibility for maintenance.

The exact location of an abonneeontvangstpunt depends on the technology in use. In copper networks (such as DSL), the point may be at a street cabinet, a building entry box, or a demarcation box near the premises. In fiber networks (FTTH), the point can be the optical network termination (ONT) inside or at the boundary of the building. For coaxial networks used for television and broadband, the reception point is where the provider’s coax enters the customer’s premises. The choice of location is influenced by technical feasibility, regulatory requirements, and service agreements.

Functions and implications: the abonneeontvangstpunt is used for service activation, testing, and fault isolation. The provider is typically responsible for maintaining and repairing the network up to this point, while the subscriber is responsible for equipment and cabling beyond it, such as modems, routers, set‑top boxes, and internal wiring. Clear definition of the point helps avoid disputes about responsibility for outages and upgrades and facilitates correct provisioning of services.

Terminology and context: the concept is closely related to the demarcation point and is sometimes described as a service-access or network-entry point in service contracts. While called differently in various markets, the core idea remains a defined boundary where the operator’s network ends and the customer’s installation begins.