fibrecoaxial

Fibrecoaxial refers to a hybrid network architecture that combines fiber optic cables with coaxial cables to deliver broadband internet and other services. In this setup, fiber optic cables are typically run to a neighborhood or a street cabinet, where they terminate. From this point, coaxial cables are then used to connect individual homes or businesses.

This approach leverages the advantages of both technologies. Fiber optic cables offer very high bandwidth, low signal degradation over long distances, and immunity to electromagnetic interference. This makes them ideal for the backbone of the network, capable of carrying vast amounts of data efficiently.

Coaxial cables, while not as advanced as fiber, are a well-established and cost-effective technology for the "last mile" connection. They are already widely deployed in many areas due to their use in cable television distribution, making upgrades to fibrecoaxial networks potentially less disruptive and expensive than a complete fiber to the home deployment.

The transition from a purely coaxial network to a fibrecoaxial one involves installing fiber optic infrastructure to distribution points closer to end-users. This allows for significantly increased internet speeds and capacity compared to traditional coaxial-only networks. Many internet service providers utilize this hybrid model to offer high-speed internet services to a broad customer base. The performance of a fibrecoaxial network is generally superior to a purely coaxial network but typically less so than a full fiber to the premises (FTTP) solution.