Do you want to extend a fiber optic cable? This is what you need to know according to an expert

Do you have fiber optic in your house, but want to move the connection point to a different location? For example, because your meter cupboard has been relocated or because you prefer to have your modem in the living room? You may be wondering: can I extend the fiber optic cable?

We asked Jeroen Dangremond, manager of customer operations at Open Dutch Fiber. He explains what is and isn't possible.

Can you extend a fiber optic cable yourself? 

No, you cannot extend a fiber optic cable yourself as it requires technical work. The cable is made of thin glass that cannot be simply cut or extended like an electrical cable.

"A fiber optic cable cannot be easily extended," says Jeroen. "If necessary, the cable needs to be spliced. We do this using special equipment." Therefore, always have it done by an expert.

Want to know more about the connection of fiber optic in the meter cupboard? You can read about it in the article.Fiber optic connection in the meter cupboard: this is what you need to know. 

When is it necessary to extend a fiber optic cable?

Sometimes the connection point is placed in the meter cupboard, but later on you might prefer it to be in a different location in the house. For example, in the living room. "If residents want their modem somewhere else, we can move the connection," explains Jeroen. "But we have to do it because it involves fiber optic."

Has the connection already been made, but do you want to move it later? Then contact Open Dutch Fiber. We will then look together to see if it is possible to extend the fiber optic cable or create a new connection.

Please note: there may be costs associated with this. Always inquire about this in advance.

Do not: cut or move fiber optic cable yourself. 

Never try to do anything to the fiber optic cable yourself. If you damage the cable, you will lose your internet connection. It can also cause problems in the network. "We have experienced someone trying to extend the cable themselves," says Jeroen. "This resulted in the entire connection breaking."

Doubts?Call or email us.I'm here to help! Just provide me with the text you would like me to translate into English. Then we will discuss what is possible.

Curious about the next step? Then read the article. Please provide the text that you would like me to translate into English.How do you connect fiber optic to your router? 

Do the postcode check.

Do you want to know if your home is eligible for fiber optic from Open Dutch Fiber?postcodecheck You can quickly and easily see if your address is already on the schedule. You will immediately see if the installation has already started or if we will contact you soon. This way, you will know exactly what to expect.