Introduction to Drop Cable
Drop cables are primarily used to deliver high-speed broadband, IPTV, and VoIP services to end users. To ensure durability and safety, they are specifically engineered with the following characteristics
Because drop cables bridge the gap between outdoor distribution lines and indoor user terminals, their deployment must accommodate various environments:
- Aerial Deployment: Self-supporting "figure-8" drop cables are strung on utility poles to connect overhead lines directly to the side of a building
- Duct/Conduit Installation: Cables are pulled through underground or in-wall conduits to protect them from environmental damage.
- Direct Burial: Specialized toneable drop cables are laid directly into trenches below the frost line to prevent shifting soil from damaging the line.
- Indoor Wiring: Once inside the premises, smaller, flexible drop cables are routed to desktop Optical Network Terminals (ONT) or wall sockets
