FTTN vs FTTC vs FTTP: what's the difference and which is faster?

FTTN, FTTC and FTTP all use fibre optic cable for most of the journey. The difference is how far the fibre reaches before switching to a copper line, and that determines how fast and consistent your connection can be.

FTTN (Fibre to the Node)

Fibre runs to a cabinet in your street, and copper phone line covers the rest of the way to your home. It usually has the longest copper run of the three, so speeds vary most between addresses. FTTN supports plans of up to 100Mbps. FTTB (Fibre to the Building) works the same way, with the equipment in your apartment building's communications room.

FTTC (Fibre to the Curb)

Fibre reaches a small pit just outside your property, leaving only a short copper run into your home. Speeds are generally more consistent than FTTN, and most FTTC lines can reach 100Mbps.

FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)

Fibre runs all the way into your home, with no copper involved. It's the fastest and most consistent of the three, and supports every plan we offer, up to 2000Mbps.