Every home, business and organization in Guttenberg that subscribes to telephone or Internet service from Alpine Communications has a fiber optic connection at no additional charge. Guttenberg is one of the first cities in the Clayton County, and one of the first in the entire country, with a citywide fiber network.

Fiber to the Home (FTTH) technology allows telecommunications services to be transported over fiber optic cables—the best technology available. Fiber has virtually unlimited capacity to bring telephone, Internet, digital television, and other services to subscribers – with very high quality and reliability.

The positive impact of fiber touches us all – as individuals, as home and business owners and occupants of a healthier earth.

                        For the Home:

·        There is a dramatically increase in the quality of life due to the greatly expanded offerings of online entertainment, education, culture and e-commerce. 

·        It’s easier to work from home. You literally can do almost anything from your home office that you do at your desk in the workplace. 

·        Services and assistance geared to the elderly and shut-ins may enable them to remain independent and stay in their homes longer. 

·        Property values for homes with a fiber optic connection show a significant increase in property values compared to developments that lack advanced fiber utilities. It creates a potential increase in the value of your house by up to $5,000. * FTTH Council survey of home buyers and home developer
 

For Local Businesses:

·       Increased speed and data capacity translates to greater productivity; your employees spend less time waiting and more time doing. 

·        Distance learning and tele-meetings save both time and money on travel costs.

·        Telecommuting enables your pool of potential employees to increase by 1000s – soccer moms needing flexible hours, disabled veterans that can’t just jump in the car and head to work, specialists in your business that can mentor and train from afar… to name just a few.

·        It’s easier to compete in a global business environment. Being located in a lower cost area, with less crime, less traffic, less overhead means you can provide the same or superior product for less.

Fiber To The Home is a Green Technology

Fiber optic connections to homes and businesses will deliver substantial environmental benefits in the short term - according to a study released by the consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. “Supercharging bandwidth in American homes with FTTH, by enabling more telecommuting, is an environmentally sustainable activity that goes ‘green-positive’ in six years,” said Joe Savage, President of the FTTH Council.

Guttenberg’s fiber optic network plays a vital role in the health of the local economy. In the Information Age, all progressive communities will need high speed broadband technology to continue to prosper. In the 19th century, a town’s future depended on the railroad coming there. In the 20th century, the nation was transformed, especially rural areas, through electrification. In the 21st century, the future depends on access to high speed broadband technology especially through fiber optic connections.

Interested in learning more about the positive aspects of fiber?  Check out this very informative video online  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cVZ3agc3s0