What is the relationship between fibre optics and overhead cabling?
Optical fibre and overhead cabling have a close relationship, where one is the support for the other to function. To understand this, the first thing to know is what exactly fibre optics is.
his optical fibre, which we have talked about on previous occasions on the blog, is a means of transmitting the internet connection. This medium is basically a thin thread of transparent material inserted into a cable (or a bundle of cables) that travels through any territory to install internet in homes, offices and multiple spaces.!
The fibre connection basically sends pulses of light between one point and another, the central office from which it leaves and the place it intends to reach. These pulses are actually data to be transmitted so that the information can appear on our electronic devices.
But how does this fibre optic cable travel to every corner of the world? Are there different ways to get the internet to every home? There are indeed different methods, but fibre optics and overhead wires are the most common connection. Let’s talk a bit more about it!
CHARACTERISTICS OF OVERHEAD LINES
Fibre optics can reach specific points depending on what is most convenient. We have previously discussed FTTx networks, which reach a home, a building, an office, or a nearby antenna, among other options.
But how does it get from the central area where the fibre optic is installed to where the person who needs the connection is? Well, there are in fact several options, one of which is overhead cabling.
An aerial cable is basically a cable connection that is moved to different points through electrical poles or telecommunication poles. These poles also have other functions, because they are often also used to transport the telephone or electricity connection between different locations.
Aerial laying is typical in rural areas, where there is not as much construction to have other options for moving the fibre optic connection. However, it can also be seen in many urban areas because it is a simple and easy installation to get the connection to each location without any problems.
What are the disadvantages? Well, of course, the cables that protect the fibre optic cable have to be made of a particularly robust material. It is, after all, a somewhat vulnerable connection: the cables must be outdoors, exposed to weather conditions and also to the risk that any element can break it and stop working.
To make it not so vulnerable that it is not worth it, many telephone companies spend a lot of extra money to build the overhead wiring in high quality materials. In this way, even if the connection is in areas where it rains a lot, or even snows, or where activities such as hunting may endanger the connection, it will never lose quality.
This is where our experience and know-how come into play. At KeyFibre we are leaders in quality solutions for your overhead network installations. The main characteristics of our solutions, which are far superior to what is currently available on the market, are based on the enormous quality provided by the material from which they are made: Fibreglass.
A material that will provide you with reliability, fixation, security and a guaranteed lifetime durability in those outdoor installations that are totally exposed to inclement weather.
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN FIBRE OPTIC AND OVERHEAD LINES
The relationship between fibre optics and overhead cabling is therefore close. Optical fibre has been more widely used since the mid-1990s, and overhead cabling was one of the first ideas to solve the problem of transporting and thus extending it.
However, as we have said, the overhead line has its conflicts and certain complications. Another issue with this mode of transport is that it also has a negative impact on the environment.
This is why other ideas for fibre optic transport have been developed. Today we see overhead lines more in rural areas than anywhere else. The other major method of transporting the connection to any location is fibre optic facade cabling, which is perfect for cities and built-up areas.
This type of connection is made by simply extending the fibre optic cable along the edges of building facades. Although it has many advantages, such as greatly simplifying the process and making it very economical, it also has its disadvantages. The main problem is that you have to ask for permissions from the different neighbourhood associations. All of them are the main ones where the fibre optic cable is installed.
In short, the relationship between aerial laying and fibre optics is really close. However, more and more research is being done to ensure that they are not the only effective relationship. The aim is to find a way to greatly simplify the transport of the internet connection. This way it will reach home fast, cheaply and without any inconvenience in the step-by-step installation from the central office where the fibre is connected.
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