FIBRE FUNDAMENTALS
INSTALLATION & EQUIPMENT
NETWORK BASICS
Business Rules
VAS
100

True or False

Fibre optic cables transmit data using electrical signals.

False

100

 What does ONT stand for?

Optical Network Terminal

100

IP address changes from time to time

Dynamic IP 

100

True or False

If a customer does not have Fibre coverage we are still able to sell Fibre.

False

100

A customer wants a home telephone number with their Fibre service. Which Value Added Service should you recommend?

Foxed Voice/VOiP

200

Who owns the fibre infrastructure?

FNO/Open Access Network/Bitstream

200

What is the purpose of the ONT?

It converts the fibre signal into an internet connection/is connected to the router to allow for access to the internet 

200

Name the 4 units of measurement for data speeds 

KBPS

MBPS

GBPS

TBPS

200

What is the process called when the customers eligibility to qualify for a contract is checked?

Credit Vetting

200

A customer is worried about losing internet access during a Fibre outage. Which Value Added Service would you recommend?

Back Up LTE

300

Double points

What is an Open Access Network?

Allows ISPs to lease their infrastructure to provide customers with Fibre/ Companies that install the physical fibre cables

300

Which Wi-Fi technology does the S90 Router support?

Wi-Fi 6

300

Approximately what percentage of international internet traffic travels through undersea fibre optic cables?

95% - however anything between 90-95% is acceptable

300

Double Points!!

Name 2 VOIP Packages

Talk 250

Talk 500

Talk Unlimited

300

What VAS allows customers to get a Playstation console added to their Fibre contract?

Add on/ Mobile Add on

400

Name THREE benefits of Fibre compared to copper.

  • Faster speeds
  • Lower latency
  • More reliable
  • Less interference
  • Higher bandwidth
  • Better upload speeds
400

Double Points!!


Name THREE features of the S90 Router.

  • Wi-Fi 6
  • Dual-band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz)
  • Better coverage
  • Back up power supply
  • Supports multiple connected devices
  • Ideal for streaming, gaming and work from home
400

Name 3 benefits of Fibre

  • Fibre is cheaper to repair/replace.
  • Fibre is less susceptible to theft
  • Quality of service – Best Effort
  • 20:1 contention ratio
  • Instant, super-fast speeds of 5Mbps (soon to be 10 Mbps) to 500 Mbps and uninterrupted connectivity.
  • Free access to the Educational Portal / e-School.
400

3 facts about Contract Cover 

Cost R9.99

Only applicable in the event of death

Pays out R5000 when a valid claim is submitted

400

Name 2 features of Fixed Voice/VOiP?

Provides multiple plan options

Cheaper than conventional landline calls

Uses data as a medium to make voice calls

Available with a Yealink phone

500

Explain the difference between an ISP and an FNO.

An ISP sells internet services to customers, while an FNO owns and maintains the fibre infrastructure.

500

Double Points!!!

Explain the installation process to a customer - role play with your team

customer contacted by FNO

2 appointments

installation time frames

FNO Provider name 

500
Name 4 network generations generations 

1G

2G

3G

4G/LTE

5G

FTTH

500

What are the 3 platforms available for customers to purchase Fibre 

Retail store

Online

Call centre - 0821904

500

Name FOUR Vodacom Fibre Value Added Services.

  • Backup LTE
  • Fixed Voice
  • Mobile Add-ons
  • Contract Cover
  • Super Wi-Fi
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