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We live in a technological age, where super-fast communications are essential to both companies and consumers. That’s especially true for the most seasonal businessman of them all – Santa!
With millions of letters and emails to read, children to check in on, toys to make, and gifts to deliver, Father Christmas has a lot do in a very short period, and the last thing he needs is a slowdown in his data transmission. That’s where high-speed fiber comes in for FTTx and wireless networks around the North Pole and on his sleigh.
Fiber to the North Pole (FTTNP)
Around the world, fiber is essential to delivering high-speed data across networks without a hitch, and the North Pole is no different. In the last decade, children have been taking to email and social media to share their wish list with Santa rather than writing letters and sticking it up the nearest chimney. Santa certainly needs high-speed fiber broadband at the North Pole to cope with the volume of requests. This also helps his elves report back to the North Pole about who’s been good and who’s been bad in real-time from all around the world.
Some essentials to delivering high-speed FTTx in the coldest environment in the world are Sichert® cabinets that protect the most vulnerable fiber connections in the outside plant, TuffDuct® microduct for burying fiber cables below the frigid snow, and Sapphire™ dome splice closures to serve as distribution points for outdoor connections.
Fiber to the Workshop (FTTW)
Once the fiber network reaches the North Pole, it must run to Santa’s workshop. Managing a complex operation that builds millions of toys in a matter of weeks requires an incredibly efficient manufacturing process. Uninterrupted data transmission in the workshop is vital to send instructions to machines, monitor production and control the supply chain.
That’s why Mr. Claus relies on FutureLink® enclosures to house the connections once fiber reaches the building, Miniflex® fiber cable and QuikPush® cable assemblies to deliver data quickly and efficiently throughout the building and fiber wall plates to serve as the end point in each room.
Wireless Around the North Pole (WATNP)
While some machines still require a direct connection, most run on Wi-Fi now so it’s essential for Santa and his workers to upgrade the North Pole to the newest technology available. And with the update to Wi-Fi throughout the North Pole, it’s easy for Father Christmas to stay in touch whether he’s feeding the reindeer, fixing his sleigh, reviewing the Naughty/Nice List or spending quality time with Mrs. Claus.
The North Pole has been fully upgraded with hybrid fiber/power terminals, WISP enclosures, fiber management systems, and more.
Fiber to the Sleigh (FTTS)
Last, but certainly not least, like other modern, high-end vehicles, communication is an integral part of Santa's sleigh. Operating in the toughest environmental conditions with wind, snow and subzero temperatures around the world on Christmas Eve, the sleigh requires advanced electronics to control steering, monitor reindeer performance and navigate to the next delivery point. The Miniflex® fiber brand family is the best way to link these systems together and distribute data around the sleigh. And don’t forget – Mr. Claus must also be able to stream music and the latest podcasts while he travels.
The distribution, protection, and delivery of fiber optic networks is key to preventing a major disruption for Santa and his helpers during the Christmas season. Fiber products within an FTTx network need to function flawlessly in extreme temperatures, be tough enough to withstand heavy snow and ice, and be feature-rich to keep up with the ever-changing demand for faster speeds.
While we can’t name names, we can say we helped a certain gentleman at the North Pole upgrade his fiber network so you can benefit from his latest technology on Christmas morning.
