Internet of the future: TDC NET launches 10 gigabit-fibre network for households
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As the first in Denmark, TDC NET launches the internet of the future with 10 Gbit/s fibre network for private households. As of June, addresses where the technology has already been rolled out are given the opportunity to order the product – e.g. in several major cities such as Roskilde, Elsinore and Hillerød. More will be offered the opportunity continuously as the fibre network is upgraded to the higher speeds.
Fortunately, we have good news for everyone else on our network as well – even if you’re not among the first that get the opportunity of speeds as high as 10 Gbit. As it is, we are upgrading our entire network, so everyone has the opportunity of ordering 2 Gbit as soon as June.
The roll-out of the internet of the future is part of our continuous futureproofing of the digital infrastructure for all. Our goal is to make sure that you not only have access to speeds that meet the present needs – but that our network is ready and able to deliver the speeds that you’ll need in the long run.
And that’s why we can hardly wait for June to arrive.
Your benefit in being futureproof
The primary benefit of the internet of the future, or this new generation of fibre, is the impressive speeds on both upload and download. It is even possible to obtain speeds which are up to 10 times as fast as the speed that most users with a fibre connection have today.
You may view it as a futureproofing of your internet connection – whether you need to upload or download large files, or you simply want a stable connection when streaming, gaming, surfing, working from home or if you live in a household that does a little bit of everything.
”At TDC NET, we obviously consider the demand which is under way. But being the country’s oldest infrastructure corporation, to us it is also a matter of taking responsibility for the future and playing a part in creating the foundation of new opportunities in the society. We already have an idea of areas that might benefit greatly from this initiative – such as AI, VR, Metaverse, cloud solutions and maybe even remote medicine – but I’m also sure that in five to ten years, we will come across new solutions which are developed due to 10 Gbit fibre network.”
Robert Dogonowski
Where do the higher speeds come from?
The higher speeds are transmitted through the fibre cables which are already rolled out. Because when putting the fibre in the ground, we make sure to use a technology that makes it possible for us to upgrade the fibre repeatedly. That is one of the strengths of our fibre net.
Now, there is a new technology which – briefly put - makes us able to send more light through our fibre cables and thereby makes the speed much higher.
On the 10 Gbit product, the maximum experienced speed will be up to 8,5/6 Gbit/s in download and upload, while on the 2 Gbit product, it will be up to 1,8/0,9 Gbit.
Good news which are futureproof
The new 10 Gbit network is based on a network technology which is new in Denmark, and it makes it possible for us to increase speeds for both upload and download radically in the fibre connections.
The good news is that private addresses in selected areas soon will have access to speeds which otherwise exclusively have been available for companies and institutions. Our goal is to make sure that you not only have access to speeds which meet the present needs – but that our network is prepared to deliver the speeds that you will need in the long run.
Curious for more?
We collected some nerdy background knowledge about the internet of the future.
- What characterizes the fibre network?
A fibre network is characterized by the internet signal that is transported through light which creates a huge potential for higher speeds. When we roll out the next generation’s fibre, we use a technology which makes it possible to draw much higher speeds through the existing fibre network. Besides the fibre network, there are other ways to deliver your internet. For instance, through coax cables via the antenna plug or through the copper network which some refer to as the telephone socket.
- Is the technology behind the internet of the future new?
The new faster fibre network is based on a network technology which is relatively new in Denmark. The technology is an enhancement of former network technologies where it is now technically possible to obtain a symmetric optic transmission on 10 Gbit/s.
- How does the new technology affect the speeds?
The new technology increases the capacity in the fibre network and minimizes the effect of the simultaneity factor where several users make use of the fiber network simultaneously. It means that on a 10 Gbit fibre connection, you may experience speeds as high as 8,5/6 Gbit/s. It is a radical increase of the speed in the existing fibre network. The increased speed is primarily due to improved technologies within laser and optics. The fibre infrastructure itself is the same as before.
- Which type of equipment must be used for the high speeds?
Many users will presumably need to change their old router with a newer one to benefit from the higher speeds. If your equipment needs to utilize the capacity of the high speeds, for instance through WiFi or LAN gates, you must use a router or HGW that supports the purchased speed. Your provider of internet services can guide you further.