While fiber internet doesn't require a modem, you still need a router to distribute the connection across your network. Your router works hand-in-hand with the ONT, taking the internet signal and spreading it wirelessly or through Ethernet cables to all your connected devices. From the optical network terminal to the router that brings your home online, each piece plays a critical role in delivering the speedy, seamless experience fiber is known for. Let's take a closer look at the fiber to the home equipment you'll need and answer some of the most common questions about. Instead of a modem, fiber connections require an Optical Network Terminal (ONT), a device that converts fiber signals into an Ethernet connection. Routers manage data flow between your devices and the internet. The short answer is no, you don't necessarily need a special router for fiber optic internet.
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