{"product_id":"ftth-drop-cable-1-2-4-core-outdoor-self-support-steel-wire-1km-drum","title":"FTTH Drop Cable – 1\/2\/4-Core Outdoor Self-Support Steel Wire (1km Drum, Black)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFTTH Drop Cable – 1\/2\/4-Core Outdoor Self-Support Steel Wire (1km Drum)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeploy fast, reliable fibre-to-the-home last-mile connections with professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003eFTTH drop cable\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether you're running a single subscriber drop or a 4-core distribution spine, this outdoor self-supporting cable gives your ISP the durability and performance needed for Uganda's climate — aerial, duct, or direct-burial ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach drum is wound with \u003cstrong\u003eG.657A1 bend-insensitive single-mode optical fibre\u003c\/strong\u003e inside a flat HDPE jacket, steel messenger wire pre-integrated for aerial self-support, and FRP (fibre-reinforced plastic) strength members for tensile integrity. No additional messenger strand required — just pull, anchor, and splice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCable Configurations Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single subscriber drops, CPE pigtail runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard residential FTTH drops, dual-path redundancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-Core:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distribution cables, MDU\/apartment building drops, future-proofed installs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e G.657A1 Single-Mode (SM), ITU-T compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e UV-resistant HDPE (black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrength Member:\u003c\/strong\u003e FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic) rods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMessenger Wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Self-support steel wire — aerial rated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttenuation:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤0.36 dB\/km @ 1310nm, ≤0.22 dB\/km @ 1550nm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMin Bend Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10mm (G.657A1 bend-insensitive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp:\u003c\/strong\u003e -40°C to +70°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrum Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 metres (1km) standard | 2km drums available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black (outdoor UV-rated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC 60794-2-11, ITU-T G.657A1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBulk Drum Pricing Reference (Uganda Market)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice (USD)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice (UGX)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-Core Drop Cable (1km Drum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$35 – $55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSh 130,000 – 200,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Core Drop Cable (1km Drum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$45 – $70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSh 165,000 – 260,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Core Drop Cable (2km Drum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$80 – $130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSh 295,000 – 480,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-Core Drop Cable (1km Drum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$65 – $100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSh 240,000 – 370,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrices shown are market reference ranges. Our listed price is for a standard 2-Core 1km drum. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eContact us for bulk or custom drum pricing →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ FTTH\/FTTB last-mile subscriber drops from distribution point to ONT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Aerial self-support runs between poles (no separate messenger needed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ GPON\/XGS-PON OLT feeder and distribution cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ MDU\/apartment block vertical riser runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ ISP campus backbone and cross-connect fibres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Underground conduit installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eISP Billing \u0026amp; Automation Tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlready deploying fibre? Automate your subscriber onboarding, PPPoE provisioning, and billing with our \u003cstrong\u003eISP billing \u0026amp; automation systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for Uganda and East African ISPs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eExplore ISP Billing \u0026amp; Automation Solutions →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Your Fibre Deployment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/celertec-cat6-outdoor-solid-copper-cable-305m-drum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCelertec CAT6 Outdoor Solid Copper Cable – 305m Drum\u003c\/a\u003e — Copper backbone for mixed copper\/fibre network designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-hex-rb750gr3-5port-gigabit-router\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMikroTik hEX RB750Gr3 5-Port Gigabit Router\u003c\/a\u003e — ISP edge router for fibre-connected sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mikrotik-hap-lite-wireless-router\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMikroTik hAP lite Wireless Access Point Router\u003c\/a\u003e — CPE Wi-Fi router for FTTH subscriber endpoints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cat6-rj45-pass-through-gold-plated-connector-plugs-8p8c-crimp-ends-for-utp-stp-cable-uganda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCAT6 RJ45 Pass-Through Connector Plugs\u003c\/a\u003e — Terminate the copper tail from ONT to subscriber router\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is FTTH drop cable used for?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"FTTH drop cable is used to connect a subscriber's premises to the nearest optical distribution point (ODP) or splitter box in a fibre-to-the-home network. It carries the optical signal from the ISP's distribution infrastructure directly to the ONT (Optical Network Terminal) inside the customer's building.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the difference between 1-core, 2-core, and 4-core drop cable?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"1-core cable carries a single optical fibre — ideal for a single subscriber or CPE pigtail. 2-core provides a working fibre plus a backup strand, the standard choice for residential FTTH drops. 4-core is used for multi-dwelling units, building risers, or future-proofed installs where multiple services may be needed.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is this cable compatible with GPON and XGS-PON systems?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. The G.657A1 single-mode fibre is fully compatible with GPON (ITU-T G.984), XGS-PON (ITU-T G.9807), and EPON systems. It works with all major OLT vendors including Huawei, ZTE, Nokia, and BDCOM, as well as MikroTik-based passive optical networks.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Can this cable be used for aerial installation without a separate messenger wire?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Yes. This is a self-supporting drop cable with an integrated steel messenger wire. It can be strung between poles without a separate catenary or messenger strand, reducing installation time and hardware costs significantly.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the price of FTTH drop cable in Uganda?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"At NetEdge Supplies, a standard 2-core FTTH drop cable 1km drum is listed at USh 200,000. Market reference prices range from USh 130,000 for 1-core 1km drums to USh 480,000 for 2-core 2km drums depending on supplier and quantity.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How many subscribers can I connect per 1km drum?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"It depends on your average drop length. For typical Ugandan residential deployments with 30–80m drops, a 1km drum connects approximately 12–30 subscribers. Shorter drops in dense urban MDU settings can yield 40+ connections per drum.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n\u003c\/script\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is FTTH drop cable used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt connects a subscriber's premises to the nearest ODP or splitter in a GPON\/FTTH network, carrying the optical signal directly to the customer's ONT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Difference between 1-core, 2-core, and 4-core?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1-core = single subscriber or CPE pigtail. 2-core = standard residential drop with backup strand. 4-core = MDUs, risers, and future-proofed multi-service installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Compatible with GPON and XGS-PON?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. G.657A1 SM fibre is fully compatible with GPON, XGS-PON, and EPON. Works with Huawei, ZTE, Nokia, BDCOM, and MikroTik-based PON systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it need a separate messenger wire for aerial runs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The integrated steel messenger wire is self-supporting — string it between poles directly with no additional catenary required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Price of FTTH drop cable in Uganda?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n2-core 1km drum: USh 200,000 at NetEdge Supplies. Market range: USh 130,000 (1-core 1km) to USh 480,000 (2-core 2km).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How many subscribers per 1km drum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n~12–30 subscribers at 30–80m average drop lengths. Up to 40+ in dense MDU\/urban settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlanning a fibre rollout or need help sizing your FTTH network? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/site-0c76re7df.godaddysites.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eTalk to our ISP solutions team →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Generic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67735046521154,"sku":"NET-FTTH-DROP-2C-1KM-BLK","price":200000.0,"currency_code":"UGX","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1039\/1778\/1314\/files\/1_2_4coreOutdoorSelf-SupportSteelWire.jpg?v=1791959770","url":"https:\/\/etedgesupplies.myshopify.com\/products\/ftth-drop-cable-1-2-4-core-outdoor-self-support-steel-wire-1km-drum","provider":"NetEdge Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}