{"id":871,"date":"2025-03-31T14:25:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/?post_type=ht_kb&#038;p=871"},"modified":"2025-03-31T14:25:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:25:35","slug":"how-fibre-works","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/knowledge.webafrica.co.za\/index.php\/knowledge-base\/how-fibre-works\/","title":{"rendered":"How Fibre Works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fibre internet is a high-speed connection that uses fibre-optic cables to send data as light signals. It\u2019s much faster and more reliable than older options like ADSL or copper lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How It Works<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fibre cables are made up of tiny strands of glass or plastic that carry data using flashes of light. This allows for super-fast speeds and minimal delay, perfect for streaming, gaming, and working from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what makes up your fibre setup:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fibre to the Home (FTTH):<\/strong> Fibre is installed directly into your home or apartment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ONT (Optical Network Terminal):<\/strong> This device connects the fibre line to your router.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Router:<\/strong> Sends internet around your home using WiFi or Ethernet cables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Fibre?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fast Speeds:<\/strong> Great for everything from Netflix to online meetings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stable Connection:<\/strong> Doesn\u2019t drop when the weather changes or the copper line degrades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low Lag:<\/strong> Ideal for gaming or live video calls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Built for the Future:<\/strong> Easily handles growing household data usage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who\u2019s Involved \u2013 FNO vs ISP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting fibre to your home is a team effort between the <strong>Fibre Network Operator (FNO)<\/strong> and the <strong>Internet Service Provider (ISP)<\/strong> that\u2019s Webafrica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the FNO Does:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Installs and maintains fibre lines in your area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Handles all digging and outside installation work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installs the ONT (the box inside your home)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixes problems on the fibre line itself<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>FNOs we work with include Vumatel, Openserve, Frogfoot, Octotel, and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Webafrica Does:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Activates your fibre package<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supplies your WiFi router (for most packages)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manages your account and billing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers support and helps troubleshoot issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logs any faults with the FNO on your behalf<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If something goes wrong, you don\u2019t need to chase anyone; just log a ticket with us, and we\u2019ll deal with the FNO directly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fibre internet is a high-speed connection that uses fibre-optic cables to send data as light signals. 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