Village Telephone Limited (VTL) has laid a fiber optic network in the villages of Hong Kong, and has partnered with major telecommunications companies to provide villagers with up to 1000M fiber optic broadband services. With ultra-fast home broadband, villagers can watch online movies, TV and enjoy other entertainment services at home.
Comparison between copper and fibre broadband
| Old Style Internet Access (Copper Wire) | Fibre to Village Houses | Main Application | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download Speed | Generally 8M or 30M | Up to 1000M* | Stream video such as Youtube, movies, TV, download files, browse the web, etc |
| Upload Speed | 256K or 512K (i.e. 0.25M or 0.5M) | Up to 1000M* | Upload files, photos, videos |
* The bandwidth refers to the maximum of the relevant bandwidth that may be achieved between a customer's premises and the broadband equipment in the village, which may be different from the actual speed performance that a customer may experience.
Difference between Fibre Broadband and 5G Home Broadband
5G Home Broadband
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Fibre to Village Houses
| 5G home broadband | Fibre-to-the-home | |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 200M - 250M in general | Up to 1000M* |
| Stability | First, since 5G, 4.5G and other wireless signals are more susceptible to external interference, the stability of Internet access is far less than that of fixed-line fiber broadband networks, and the Internet speed may suddenly become very slow. Second, 5G and 4.5G home broadband speeds will be affected by the network coverage and signal strength in the region. | The optical fiber directly reaches the user's home so the chance of interference is very low and Internet service is very stable. |
| Data Usage Limit | Usually only 200 GB to 250 GB. If you exceed the specified data usage, your Internet speed will be slowed down in accordance with the company's Fair Use Policy. | Truly unlimited internet access with no data usage limits. |
* The bandwidth refers to the maximum bandwidth that may be achieved between a customer's premises and VTL’s broadband equipment in the village, which may be different from the actual speed performance that a customer may experience. The attainment of the bandwidth depends on various factors such as configuration of customers' computers.