We didn’t plan on going to a streaming service or consider changing our Xfinity service until Metro Net came to Britton Falls.

The Internet Coaxial Cable was placed in the garage conjunction box while constructing our home in Britton Falls. Then, a splitter was added to run a coaxial cable line to each room in the house. Next, one of these cables was connected to a modem/router to provide wireless connectivity to cell phones,

computers, and other electronic devices.

The significant difference between fiber and copper wire is that;

Fiber-optic technology uses small, flexible glass strands to transmit information as light. The strands are wrapped in a bundle and protected with layers of plastic, making fiber faster, more precise, and able to

travel great distances. Fiber cables can also carry more data than a bundle of the same diameter copper cables. 

The traditional cable transmits data via electricity. It uses coaxial cables containing a copper core insulated with aluminum, a copper shield, and an outer plastic layer. Because traditional cable uses electrical signals, it is more susceptible to weather events (such as extreme cold, storms, etc.) and

electromagnetic interference than fiber-optic cable.

Metro Net installed our fiber-optic cable through the outside wall next to the air conditioner. The equipment is a wireless modem and another box that requires an electrical outlet. We were able to create our WIFI name and password.

• Cell phones - family members will also need to update their Wi-Fi Connect

• Computers

• iPads

• Kindel Readers

• Ring Door Bells

• Thermostats

• Another device that uses the WIFI connection in your home