One of the biggest home trends today is a hair-thin strand of glass.The demand for bandwidth is growing rapidly andonly fiber-opticnetworks canmeet thisneed. It is themost advancedway todeliver voice, video and data services, and it’s called Fiber to theHome (FTTH). Many developers and buyers are unaware of themultiple benefits this amazing technology can offer beyond bandwidth capacity.

FTTHleaves dial-up, DSL and cable in the dust.Since informationis transmittedat the speed of light, the capacity availableona fiber-optic connection is unmatched in themarketplace. It doesn’t stop at data speed.With the increased number of high-definition television channels, continuedadvancement of online gaming and the surge in media sharing, theneedforbandwidth has never been greater.

With an FTTH connection, your newhome is prepared for whatever the future holds. Traditional networks simply do not have the ability to provide the bandwidth necessary for emerging services such as IPTV and Video onDemand.

With the recent growth of fiberdeployment intheUS, it’snot just thephone and cable company building these networks. Several independent companies have jumped on board to provide developers and consumers a betteroption. By goingwithanindependentnetwork builder, the service provider is separate from the infrastructure.This allows the network company to partner withthebest serviceproviders and negotiate lower rates for services. This arrangement also provides for higher quality services and amore robust product offering.

The technology that developersoffer totheir residents isonly as goodas the company behind it. Even the most sophisticated technology can deliver a bad experience if it isn’t built to run seamlessly andintegratenewtechnologieswithout costlyupgrades. Developers who are looking to build a fiber-optic network in their community benefit from partnering with a company that stands behind the technology. It is vital to have confidence in the fiber network residents will rely on far into the future.

Fiber to theHome networks offer one key convenience to home owners and developers alike – the simplicity of one network to deliver all entertainment and communications services into the home.Developers work with one company to build a single network in their community. Gone are the hassles of trying to coordinate multiple schedules with multiple service providers to installmultiple networks.Residents benefit fromthe ease of having one provider to deliver their telephone, television and Internet services.

Considering the benefits of fiber, it’s hard to imagine not choosing an FTTH connected home.The number of these homes available in the US is increasing rapidly, with a substantial amount located in the Southeast.

BrookwoodProperties’development, DunhamMarsh in RichmondHill, Georgia,offers residents a vast array of entertainment and communications options over an advanced Fiber to the Home network built by Connexion Technologies, a leader in the FTTHindustry. For the developers at DunhamMarsh, the technological amenitiesofferedtoresidents are just as vital inthe buying decision as the walking trails, playgrounds and other lifestyle amenities.

“With almost every homeowner subscribing to local and long distance telephone services; cable or satellite television service; and broadband Internet service, it will be a benefit to almost all homeowners for the community to take a lead role in providing the community infrastructure for the highest quality and speed and to negotiate the rates for the services for everyone in the community,” said Brett Turner, president of Brookwood Properties.

Understanding the value of a fiber network is critical. With the advances in technology, a fiber-optic infrastructure is a necessity. Are you a part of the fiber revolution?