Corning's pre-connectorized solution is a suite of fiber optic products and equipment ranging from Optisheath® terminal boxes to Optitect® concentration cabinets, Optifit® drop boxes, and Optisnap® pre-polished, quick-assembly (fusion-free) connectors. These, along with other specialized elements in Corning's portfolio, comprise the most comprehensive FTTH solution on the market. It stands out from the competition because it offers rapid deployment, requires less demanding personnel qualifications by eliminating most of the dreaded splicing, and guarantees virtually zero future maintenance costs. The best example of achieving these three objectives is Corning's robust Optitap® connector, which allows an installer with no prior fiber optic experience to activate a new user in just a few minutes, without using specialized tools, and in a completely watertight and secure manner.
Corning's pre-connectorized solution allows operators to build FTTH (fiber to the home) networks with minimal transformation in terms of staff qualifications, equipment, or installation techniques used, compared to the resources they currently use in building a "conventional" HFC (hybrid fiber/coaxial) network.
