I do not want fiber optic. Is it mandatory?

More and more people are getting fiber optic in their street. Fiber optic provides fast and stable internet and is ready for the future. But what if you don't want fiber optic? Do you have to switch, or can you stick with the internet you currently use? Jeroen Dangremond, Manager Customer Operations at Open Dutch Fiber, explains the options and why a fiber optic connection can also be useful if you are not ready to switch yet.

Is fiber optic mandatory?

No, taking fiber optic is not mandatory. Open Dutch Fiber installs fiber optic cables in the street so that everyone has access to the fast network. This doesn't cost you anything. You can choose yourself whether you want to use this connection.

Jeroen Dangremond explains: "We give residents the choice. You don't have to subscribe, but we do recommend having the fiber optic box installed. This way, you will always have the option to switch easily in the future, without any extra costs or waiting time."

When you are interested, we will install a fiber optic termination unit (FTU) in your home, usually in the meter cupboard. This will connect your house to the fiber optic network in the street. Even if you want to keep your current internet provider, it may be wise to have the unit installed in advance. If you decide to switch later on, the connection will already be in place, and you won't have to pay extra for the installation.

What if I don't want fiber optic?

If you do not want fiber optic, you don't have to do anything. The network will be installed in your area, but you are not obligated to subscribe to a plan. You don't have to pay for anything. The fiber optic cable will be connected to your home, but nothing else will change.

Jeroen emphasizes why it can be smart to have the fiber optic connection box installed in advance: "We often see that people later want to switch to fiber optic. If the connection is already in your house, you don't have to wait for an installer again and you avoid extra costs."

Why fiber optic is still a good choice

Although fiber optic is not mandatory, it can be a smart choice for the future. Here are the benefits:

● Faster internetFiber optic is much faster than cable or ADSL. We are using more and more internet together, and fiber optic is a modern choice for that. Convenient for working from home, gaming, or streaming movies.

● More reliableYour internet connection remains fast, even during busy times.

● Future-proofFiber optic can handle larger amounts of data, ensuring it will continue to work well in the future.

● More sustainableFiber optic uses less energy than traditional connections. This saves you on energy costs.

Jeroen: "People often think that an ADSL internet connection is enough, until they notice that video calls are choppy or downloads are slow. Fiber optic is an investment in stable internet, now and in the future."

You can choose whether to use fiber optic. It is not mandatory, but having a fiber optic box installed is convenient. This way, you can switch later without additional costs or waiting time.

To have or not to have fiber optic?

Taking fiber optic is not mandatory. You can also choose to have the box installed but not switch to another provider immediately. This makes a potential switch in the future easy and fast. You decide if and when you switch.

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