Fibre is the most energy efficient broadband technology

A study launched in 2017 by Europacable has found that fibre is the most energy efficient technology for broadband access networks, compared with DSL, xDSL, vectoring and DOCSIS. Per capita per year, performing at 50 Mbps, fibre networks consume 56 kWh compared to 88 kWh for DOCSIS – a carbon emission equivalent of 1.7 tons for fibre compared to 2.7 tons for DOCSIS. The higher the speed of connectivity, the greater the difference in energy consumption. Fibre’s reliance on fewer intermediate devices and amplifiers than other technologies facilitates its energy efficiency.

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Learn more in the video interview, below, with Philippe Vanhille, Europacable Digital Team Chairman, and explore the Europacable study.

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This video is part of the European Broadband Competence Offices (BCO) Network’s programme promoting awareness of good practices in broadband projects as well as EU broadband funding and policy. The programme includes a series of videos, articles and publications accessible through the BCO Network portal. Explore the highlights from last year’s BCO Network programme in the 2019 Activity Report.

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