A NEW WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES WITH FIBRE

Fibre optic internet is a remarkable advancement in communication technology. It is here to change the way we do business, the way we go about our daily lives, and even the way in which we educate the youth. As fibre providers, Lightstruck aims to develop and install this next-generation digital utility in communities across southern Africa and take ibre to homes and businesses through our Internet Service Providers (ISPs).

“What distinguishes ibre from traditional internet connections is its reliability and speed. Unlike copper internet connections, ibre internet does not lose signal or weaken over a long distance. It can transfer considerable amounts of data over long distances, thereby providing home and business owners with a secure internet connection that works at the speed of light,” says Hannes Pieterse, managing director of Lightstruck.

According to him, Lightstruck is backed by Eaglestone, a leading international infrastructure player, speciically focussed on developments in southern Africa. They have more than 100 years of infrastructure experience and have been involved in excess of USD 15 billion of infrastructure transactions in the last 15 years.

HERE ARE THE ANSWERS TO SOME OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What is fibre? Optical fibre is a hair-thin strand of glass, specifically designed to trap and transmit light pulses. The fibre uses light instead of electricity to carry a signal. It can carry an enormous amount of data over very long distances without buffering or a loss of signal, and it can provide those signals simultaneously for the upload and download of data, without losing speed.

Copper networks can carry a fair amount of data, but only for a few hundred metres before the signal begins to fade and buffer.

What is the difference between an ISP and a network owner such as Lightstruck?

A network owner plans, installs, owns, as well as operates the physical fibre network in your area - and is solely responsible for the infrastructure. The ISP is in charge of selling the fibre to the public. Your ISP rents your fibre circuit as a utility from companies such as Lightstruck and pays a portion of your package price over to the network owner.

How does connecting fibre to homes and businesses improve the user experience?

Connecting homes directly to fibre optic networks enables enormous improvements in the bandwidth that can be provided to communities, now and for many decades to come. Fibre is called end-game technology. 5G and similar connections are still some distance from your property and from thereon everyone competes for the same internet access. Fibre is the only real digital utility that will enhance digital services at home and at work, including video, the Internet of Things, gaming, and smart homes.

What is the difference between copper and fibre?

Copper internet normally delivers a Digital Subscriber Line or ADSL service over a standard telephone line that also provides internet access. Copper is former-generation technology and is not nearly as reliable as fibre. Fibre internet consists of very thin glass strands, as opposed to copper wires, for faster data transfer. There is no comparison between copper and fibre as fibre is superior on all levels.

Who do I contact when I want fibre?

It is best to contact the ISP of your choice directly. You can also visit www.lightstruck.co.za to browse through the virtual fibre shop to look for fibre products delivered to and available at your address.

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