Apex
Forbury Road
Reading, Reading, RG1 1AX

Cabling Type | Use | Maximum Speed (Bandwidth rates) |
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Copper | Used in older Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) networks, these networks use copper telephone lines to provide internet access to customers. | 20 Mbps Down 1 Mbps Up |
Coaxial | Used in most Cable provider networks. Coax cable is used to provide shared internet access which is not a dependable connection. | 152 Mbps Down 20 Mbps Up |
Fixed Wireless | Rooftop based antenna networks are used for both primary and secondary forms of connectivity. Top choice for redundant connection because it doesn’t rely on existing wireline cabling into a building. | 1,000 Mbps (1 Gig) Down and Up |
Fibre | Most technologically advanced form of cabling used in buildings. Direct fibre provides dedicated high speed connections with equal download and upload speeds. | 10,000 Mbps (10 Gig) Down and Up |
Distribution Type | Definition |
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Direct to Occupier Space Only | The standard cable distribution method in the UK. A carrier will run fibre from their equipment in the telecom room directly to the occupier. Each time a new occupier needs services, a new fibre will be ran to that occupier. |
Full Distribution | Full distribution means that multiple fibres are pre-run throughout the building to make connections to occupiers faster. Fibre will be run from the basement to top floor and will have accessible termination points every 4 floors (or fewer). This set up drastically reduces the time it takes for occupiers to receive new service. |
Other Items | Definition |
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BT Openreach | Openreach is an infrastructure platform open to over 500 secondary providers. These providers can lease fibre and copper from Openreach to provide service to occupiers. |
Back-Up Electricity | Internet services are provided over equipment that is powered by electricity. Having back-up electricity mitigates the risk of a power failure disrupting internet service. |
Standard Wayleave | Standard wayleave agreements describe the landlord’s rules for installing, maintaining, and removing telecom equipment. Presence of these proactively developed terms & conditions help ensure there is a streamlined process in place to allow new and existing providers to supply service to occupiers within the building. |