Inside the house, the fiber optic cables are connected to an Optical Network Terminal (ONT), which acts as the interface between the external fiber optic network and your devices. The ONT is usually installed on an interior wall, basement, or garage, depending on the layout of. After the new fiber optic cables have been run underground, our approved contractor will run a service drop, also known as the fiber optic cable line installed between your street and your residence. This ensures that the signal remains intact over greater distances compared to traditional copper cables. Patch panels are rack-mountable onto 19”, 21”and 23” rack systems, and some are designed to be wall-mountable.