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At HuronTel, we are committed to providing cutting edge technology to the communities we serve. With our Fibre to the Home fibre optic cable installation initiative, HuronTel customers will have access to one of the most advanced telecommunications systems in Ontario and reap the benefits of vibrant Digital TV, lightning fast High Speed Internet and crystal clear Telephone Service. All of these elements combine to provide you with the ultimate HuronTel Home. |
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The Basics
What are Fibre Optics?
Fiber optics are long, thin strands of very pure glass
about the diameter of a human hair. They are arranged
in bundles called fi ber optic cables and use light instead
of electricity to carry a signal. The light signals represent
data, which is capable of traveling at the speed of
light.
Interesting Fact: One bundle of fibre cable not much thicker than a pencil can carry ALL of the world's current communications traffic. |
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How do Fibre Optics work?
To understand how fibre optic cable works, imagine
yourself looking through a very long flexible plastic
pipe several miles long, with the inside surface of
the pipe coated with a perfect mirror. Several miles
away at the other end, a friend turns on a flashlight
and shines it into the pipe. Because the interior of
the pipe is a perfect mirror, the flashlight’s beam
will reflect off the sides of the pipe (even though
the pipe may curve and twist) you will see it at the
other end. If your friend were to turn the flashlight
on and off in a Morse Code fashion, your friend
could communicate with you through the pipe. This
is the essence of a fiber optic cable. |
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What is HuronTel Fibre to the Home?
Fibre to the Home or FTTH involves the installation of fibre optic cabling to your home or business. This fibre optic cable will facilitate a plethora of new services delivered directly to your door. These services include: |
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- 100% Digital HD Television including Personal Video Recording, Time Shifting and more!
- High Speed Internet delivered at Lightning Fast Speeds.
- Crystal Clear Home Phone with Battery Backup during Power Outage.
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Stages of Installing Fibre to the Home
STAGE 1: Burying Fibre Optic Cables |
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-Fibre optic cables will be buried underground, much like copper & coaxial cables.
-The stage of burying fibre optic cables began in 2008. The time period to complete Stage 1 is not specified at this time. |
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STAGE 2: Fibre to the Home/Business |
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-You will receive a letter from HuronTel stating when we will begin in your area
-HuronTel/Wesbell technicians will mount boxes called ONT's (Optical Network Terminals) on each home & business.
(ONT's convert the pulses of light from the fibre into electrical signals.) |
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STAGE 3: Activation |
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-Once the proper equipment is activated, our central office technicians will program the equipment to provide the enhanced services.
-Additional services can be added at any time. |
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Why is Fibre to the Home (FTTH) important to me? |
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Fibre technology is unique because it can carry
massive amounts of information, called bandwidth,
over long distances without degradation. Copper can
also carry high bandwidth, but only for a few hundred
yards; after which the signal begins to degrade and
bandwidth narrows. Connecting homes directly to
fiber optic cables instead of copper and coaxial
cables enables homes & businesses to receive a wider
range of products and services. You can be sure the leap into the next-generation broadband will inspire further innovations that we cannot even imagine! |
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What are the benefits of having Fibre Optics buried to my house?
1) Greater Capacity: Today's homeowners are using technologies that require more and more bandwidth, and fibre optics are the only medium that can keep up with the bandwidth demand.
2) Cost-Effective: Data on a fibre-optic cable can travel many miles in a split-second. This speed allows a more cost-effective method to transmit large amounts of data to everyone's homes. Several miles of fibre optic cable can be made cheaper than equivalent lengths of copper wire.
3) Future-Proofing: Once installed, fibre is usually upgraded by changing the electronics that creates the light pulses, and not by replacing the cable itself. That's why fibre networks are said to be "future-proof." |
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Questions & Answers |
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How much will installing fibre to my home cost?
With this introductory offer, we are waiving all construction costs. When
we activate the new equipment you will have higher quality telephone
service and can subscribe to some new and exciting enhanced services.
We will be offering these new enhanced service packages to you soon. |
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Will getting fibre to the home destroy my yard?
We will make all efforts to minimize any disturbance of your property and all necessary restoration will be completed promptly. |
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Will installing fibre make my home more valuable?
A house is generally worth much more if it has access to a
public street, water, and sewer services, public schools and other
“utilities” than if it does not.
Consider this question, “Why would you equip your home with 120-
year-old copper technology that is already obsolescent, costs as much
as (or more than) fiber, and will be totally obsolete in just a few years?” |
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Will fibre increase my telephone rates?
No. Your telephone service price will not be affected if you choose to only have the new higher quality telephone service available through the fibre optic cable buried to your home. |
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What do I need to do to get fibre to my home?
First, we will need your authorization
by having you fill out a permission slip
to allow us to install fi ber optic cable
to your home. We can provide you the
permission slip by simply calling our
office. We will then dispatch one of our
technicians to your home where he will
check for power and proper grounding,
and install the Optical Network
Terminal (ONT) device to the outside
of your home. |
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Do I need to have fibre optics buried to my home/business if my services are with another provider?
Not at this time. If you choose to have any of these services from HuronTel in the future, you will be required to connect to our fibre optic network. Now is the opportune time to sign up for HuronTel services. |
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What if I do not want to have fibre optics installed at this time?
The fibre optic cable will be laid to your lot line and buried in an underground vault at the curb for future use. |
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What does the connection outside my house look like?
The Optical Network Terminal (ONT) is a small box that is placed on the outside of your house. The fibre optic cable will terminate in this device and connect to the inside wiring of your home. |
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What does the connection inside my house look like?
No special equipment is required. Your connection will look similar to what it does now, the only difference will be the quality of service. |
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What is HuronTel Digital HD TV?
Using our state-of-the-art fiber optic network, HuronTel Digital HD TV is the cutting edge of entertainment and will transform the way you experience television. HuronTel Digital TV has an unparalleled channel lineup and the most robust Basic Digital TV package around, as well as exciting features such as a dual-tuner Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and Choose Your Channel capabilities. With HuronTel Digital HD TV, you'll be enjoying the very latest in digital technology from the comfort of your own home. |
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All Your Favorites in One Place.
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How does HuronTel Digital HD TV differ from Cable Service?
Traditional cable TV networks use mostly coaxial cable to deliver service to your home. HuronTel Digital HD TV is 100% fiber-optic technology straight to your living room. HuronTel's Fibre to the Home network provides unparalleled bandwidth allowing you the luxury of more channels and more high definition programming. |
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How does HuronTel Digital HD TV differ from Satellite Service?
Satellite providers require you to install a dish onto your home and require a clear line of sight in order to receive service. With HuronTel Fibre to the Home, all of your HuronTel services are delivered straight to your door via our fibre optic network. That means inclimate weather conditions will not effect your viewing habits. Plus, no need to pay for several different theme packages in order to get all the channels you want. HuronTel offers you the ability to Choose Your Channel, and a limited number of theme packages jam packed with all your favorite channels for one low monthly rate. |
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Can I still hook up my older TV set to Digital HD TV?
HuronTel uses your existing coax cable connection for our Digital HD TV service, making installation easy and unobtrusive. |
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When and Where? |
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We ask for your patience during this upgrading period and believe you will find the benefits of the fibre network will far outweigh any short term inconvenience you may experience. This is an investment in the future that we feel will bring value to our customers and our communities. |
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Currently, the communities of Ripley and Goderich are in the process of receiving fibre. |
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Keep an eye on your mailbox or check the HuronTel newsletter online as we will be posting information with details. |
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Final Thoughts.. |
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Our goal is to keep you in touch,
logged on, entertained and communicating
without complications.
As a locally owned and operated
telecommunication cooperative,
HuronTel has been
on the cutting edge of technology
serving you and your neighbors for
over 98 years. We are proud to
make our communities the most advanced
telecommunication systems
in our area. We are committed to
providing the most advanced products
& services as well as the best
customer care possible. Our knowledgeable
and experienced team of
professionals are also members of
your community and take pride in
serving you. We value your business
and look forward to serving
all your telecommunications needs
in the months and years to come. |
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