A passive optical network (PON) is a fiber-optic network that allows an Internet service provider (ISP) and consumer to communicate. This is how you get broadband access with fiber-optic services (FiOS). PON is one protocol. Learn more.
GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) is a next-generation PON standard that allows more fiberoptic-coverage and flexibility. Learn more.
ONT stands for Optical Network Terminal. It is the endpoint device in a fiber to the home (FTTH) or fiber to the business (FTTB) system. Learn more.
An optical network terminal (ONT) and optical network unit (ONU) are essentially the same things. The difference is the physical location of the devices, but they function the same in FTTH. Learn more.
Unlike a cable modem, FiOS does not use DOCSIS. Therefore, on a fiber-optic network you do not need a modem. You need an optical network terminal (ONT). Learn more.
OLT stands for Optical Line Terminal. It is you Internet service providers’ (ISP) equipment. ONT stands for Optical Network Terminal. This is the equipment on your end. Learn more about how they fit into your fiber optic network.
ONT stands for Optical Network Terminal. It is the device that communicates with your Internet service provider (ISP) on a fiber-optic Internet network. Learn more.
A fiber optic router is a small box that translates data from your fiber modem (or ONT) to communicate a Wi-Fi signal to the devices on your local network. Learn more.