IN PROGRESS
FIBER TO THE HOME PROJECT
Granby Telephone Company [GTC Broadband] announces a new project that will bring new services and faster broadband to your home. Listed below are all the details about the project. We’re excited to bring this new state of the art technology to our customers.
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT FACT SHEET
Project Description: GTC Broadband will begin a Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) plant development. This project will involve installation of new underground fiber optic cable and conduits, above-ground hub cabinets and may result in resurfacing open-cut trenched areas.
What is FTTH?
FTTH is the next-generation broadband network that can deliver telephone, high-bandwidth internet, and TV services at speeds faster than what is provided by conventional coaxial cable or phone lines (DSL).
FTTH is the next-generation broadband network that can deliver telephone, high-bandwidth internet, and TV services at speeds faster than what is provided by conventional coaxial cable or phone lines (DSL).
Who is responsible for this project?
GTC Broadband owns, operates, and maintains the project.
GTC Broadband owns, operates, and maintains the project.
When will the construction occur?
Construction will progress in stages over five years, beginning in July 2009 and continue through December 2014. We will begin publishing a newsletter every quarter, beginning January 1, 2010, to keep our communities up to date on our progress.
Construction will progress in stages over five years, beginning in July 2009 and continue through December 2014. We will begin publishing a newsletter every quarter, beginning January 1, 2010, to keep our communities up to date on our progress.
What hours will the construction crew be working?
Construction work will take place on weekdays anytime from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. No work will be scheduled on major holidays or weekends.
Construction work will take place on weekdays anytime from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. No work will be scheduled on major holidays or weekends.
How will I be affected by this construction?
Much of the construction will take place in right of ways, but in some cases it will also involve work on your personal property. This may require trenching, plowing or boring of portions of lawn or landscape, irrigation system, sidewalks and driveway areas. GTC Broadband will fully restore the areas to their original condition within a determined period of time.
Much of the construction will take place in right of ways, but in some cases it will also involve work on your personal property. This may require trenching, plowing or boring of portions of lawn or landscape, irrigation system, sidewalks and driveway areas. GTC Broadband will fully restore the areas to their original condition within a determined period of time.
How will I be kept informed about the project?
A door hanger will be distributed by GTC Broadband explaining the details of the project. Detailed information about the project including telephone numbers, emergency contacts and additional ongoing information will also be provided.
A door hanger will be distributed by GTC Broadband explaining the details of the project. Detailed information about the project including telephone numbers, emergency contacts and additional ongoing information will also be provided.
During construction…GTC Broadband will post “Construction” signs 48 hours in advance in areas that need to be accessed for work.
Who can I contact if I experience problems during the construction phase?
You may contact Granby Telephone Company (GTC Broadband) at (417) 472-6211 or (417) 325-6211 during normal business hours to discuss any construction-related problems or concerns that may arise. Fred Ellison will be supervising the construction progress and Kevin Johnson will be managing the project.
You may contact Granby Telephone Company (GTC Broadband) at (417) 472-6211 or (417) 325-6211 during normal business hours to discuss any construction-related problems or concerns that may arise. Fred Ellison will be supervising the construction progress and Kevin Johnson will be managing the project.
What will FTTH do for me? FTTH is the next-generation broadband network that will deliver telephone, high-bandwidth internet, and TV service. By high bandwidth internet, we mean 20 MB plus. Our new GTC IPTV television service is digital and is active over IP, which means that if you subscribe to GTC IPTV your home viewing will be state of the art! The crisp, clean picture that you’ve been waiting for will be available at each location that the FTTH is deployed.
The high speed bandwidth will also increase your capabilities to run a business from your home or work from home. FTTH is an always-on connection with enough bandwidth to operate endless digital television sets and provide bandwidth at speeds to exceed all current providers.
What are the FTTH requirements for the customer? At each home the protectors (the gray box outside your home) will be replaced with a FTTH sensor laser that “Talks” to the fiber. Each sensor box requires power and will be connected to your power provider (Empire or New-Mac). Occam, the manufacturer of this product, has tested and measured power consumption for fiber optical network terminals (ONT) mounted to homes and businesses for the purpose of terminating telecommunications service over the fiber networks. The power consumption for Occam’s ON2342 and ON2343 products is a nominal 8-11 Watts, with a peak power consumption of 13 Watts. Based on a typical power residential New-Mac rate of $0.0805/kWhr, the estimated incremental power cost for the ONT equipment is estimated to be between $.4638 - $.75348 per month. For the residential Empire rate of $0.0895 / kWhr, the estimated incremental power cost is anticipated to be between $0.51552 - $0.83772 per month. Actual power consumption is not guaranteed and will vary depending on the ONT model, general manufacturing variances, and services utilized. Even though this power requirement is nominal, we are notifying all our customers in advance of this new provision.
We hope you share our excitement as we become the next FTTH community in the State of Missouri. GTC will continue to provide our customers with the newest state of the art technology for years to come.