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Fiber to the curb ('''FTTC'''), also called '''fibre to the kerb''' ('''FTTK'''), The American word ''curb'' means the same thing as the U.K. word ''kerb''. For more information see American And British English Spelling Differences . is a telecommunications system based on Fiber-optic cables run to a platform that serves several customers. Each of these customers has a connection to this platform via Coaxial Cable or Twisted Pair . Fiber to the curb allows delivery of broadband services such as high speed internet. High speed Communications Protocol s such as broadband cable access (typically DOCSIS ) or some form of DSL are used between the cabinet and the customers. The data rates vary according to the exact protocol used and according to how close the customer is to the cabinet. FTTC is subtly distinct from FTTN or FTTP (all are versions of Fiber In The Loop ). The chief difference is the placement of the cabinet. FTTC will be placed near the "curb" which differs from FTTN which is placed far from the customer and FTTP which is placed right at the serving location. Unlike the competing fiber to the premises (FTTP) technology, fiber to the curb can use the existing coaxial or twisted pair infrastructure to provide last mile service. For this reason, fiber to the curb costs less to deploy. However, it also has lower bandwidth potential than fiber to the premises. NOTES AND REFERENCES SEE ALSO
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