Question

What is "the last mile of broadband access"? Why is this a problem and what kind of impact does it have on the business world and your personal internet access (when it comes to fiber optics connectivity)? What can be done to alleviate this problem...do you see a solution anytime soon?

Answer 1

The last mile of broadband access is the last final step of Internet connectivity to the subscriber's home or office.

Explanation:

The last mile of broadband access is the last final step of Internet connectivity to the subscriber's home or office.

Copper wire -

• popular choice,
• less durable,
• offers less bandwidth,
• prone to interference,
• cheaper

Alternative is to use Optical fiber connectivity -

• more durable,
• offers much higher bandwidth compared to copper wiring,
• expensive

Business and personal users have to weigh the pros and cons of copper wiring and optical fiber based on above mentioned factors.

Business who can afford the cost can choose Optical Fiber connectivity especially if the business involves working with huge amount of data.

The needs of personal users can be sufficed by copper wiring.