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on which installation company is suitable . There are so many commercials that can be assigned to such an installation – whether it is once-off , recurring , full maintenance lease or rent-to-own .
A FIBRE OPTIC INSTALLATION HAS THREE PARTS :
The active head-end to deploy all services The fibre network in the ground from head-end to home Active customer premises equipment ( CPE )
THE FOLLOWING WOULD BE WORTHWHILE BENEFICIAL OPTIONS :
The developer installs the network in the ground from head-end to home and it becomes an estate asset . The homeowner pays the once-off in class of service ( CoS ), or separately for the in-home installation and CPE . The service provider supplies and maintains the active head-end on an SLA to manage the network ( licensed provider ENS / Icasa )
A BENEFICIAL RETROFIT OPTION WOULD BE :
Network installed and managed by service provider − free . Head-end installed and managed by service provider − free . Homeowner to pay once-off connection fee for CPE and services . By virtue of an SLA per unit , per month , connected or not , a small levy is paid on a three- or five-year term , either as a rent-to-own or a full maintenance lease .
Consulting with a professional when selecting your fibre network service providers , offers you the opportunty to get a broader understanding of what is required for your enviroment , and assists you with making the best possible future-proof decision .
Mike Clegg www . estate-living . co . za