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Standardized Technical Dictionary • 15 technical terms

Telecom & Home Fiber Glossary

Clear, accessible definitions for essential networking terms including FTTH, FTTR, Ping, Open Access, Wi-Fi 6, and ONT.

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5G

5G Mobile & Home Broadband

Fifth-generation cellular broadband standard delivering multi-gigabit throughput and low-latency fixed-wireless access.

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BANDWIDTH

Bandwidth Throughput

The maximum theoretical capacity of an internet connection to transmit data in bits per second (Mbps or Gbps).

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CAT6

Cat6 Ethernet Cable

Standardized twisted-pair copper cable supporting up to 10 Gbps speeds; essential for zero-jitter gaming and 4K media streaming.

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DNS

Domain Name System (DNS)

Internet directory service translating human domain names into IP addresses; optimized DNS resolvers accelerate browsing speed.

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FTTH

Fiber to the Home (FTTH)

Direct delivery of optical fiber cables into residential buildings providing maximum stability and ultra-low latency.

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FTTR

Fiber to the Room (FTTR)

Internal micro-fiber cabling architecture delivering dedicated optical bandwidth directly into every room.

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FUP

Fair Usage Policy (FUP)

Bandwidth throttling policies that reduce transfer rates after exceeding a quota; completely non-applicable to Saudi FTTH fiber.

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MESH

Mesh Wi-Fi Systems

Interconnected decentralized wireless node topology providing unified, seamless roaming coverage throughout large buildings.

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PING

Network Ping & Latency

The time measured in milliseconds for data packets to travel to a remote server and return. Lower values indicate smoother online gaming.

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JITTER

Network Jitter

The variance in latency over time between received data packets; minimal jitter is critical for smooth VoIP and multiplayer gaming.

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ONT

Optical Network Terminal (ONT)

Hardware interface terminal that converts incoming optical light pulses into digital Ethernet and Wi-Fi signals.

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OPEN-ACCESS

Open Access Infrastructure

Regulatory framework allowing subscribers to choose any licensed operator over shared physical optical distribution boxes.

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QOS

Quality of Service (QoS)

Router traffic prioritization mechanism that guarantees dedicated bandwidth and low latency for mission-critical tasks like gaming.

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STATIC-IP

Static IP Address

Permanent, unvarying public IP address dedicated to a broadband line for CCTV remote access, VPN gateways, and servers.

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WIFI-6

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

Next-generation wireless standard engineered for high device concurrency, lower latency, and consistent high bandwidth.

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