Jip, that is correct. We have partnered with OctoTel and will be providing fibre connectivity within the next few weeks. As we all know, OctoTel only provides network layer 2 services and still needs ISP’s (like us) delivering layer 3 services to our customers. What does that mean? It means that you don’t need to look any further when choosing a reliable internet service provider. NCW will still provide the best service if anything should go wrong.
Our fibre packages are not only fast, but is most competitive in the South African fibre market. Living somewhere else? No problem, this also enables us to provide services nationally. a Heatmap of Octotel presence will follow suit with availability.
For hard-to-reach places, we still have our Fibre2Wave products, delivering exactly the same speeds and latencies in Overberg. Always stay connected with NCW …
In most cases a “2 core” fibre cable will be installed into a designated area or room where termanation will take place.
OpenServe will make use of their current pole infrastructure where an overhang cable from their pole is connected to your home. If the customer does not wish to have an overhang cable, it will then be for the clients account to make conduit provisions to the home. Strategies can be made with technician upon site visit.
Octotel will make use of their pre-installed grey fibre box, normally located Infront of home border wall or fence. They will provide conduiting up to 20 meters from the home. Additional cost to the customer will be invoiced by Octotel if distance is exceeded.
From there, a fibre patch cable connect the termanation box to a ONT (Optical Network Terminal) device. The job of this device is to convert optical signals to ethernet signals.
From the ONT device, an ethernet patch cable can be used to connect into you indoor wireless router (access point).
Most cases the termination box and the ONT device are glued on the wall (hidden) close to the indoor wireless router.