A national random survey of more than 600 fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) consumer users was conducted in May. Respondents were asked a series of perceptual questions and also were asked to test and report their current Internet speeds. Both surveys were done for the Fiber-to-the-Home Council. The survey showed that end-to-end fiber broadband service tops green space, a security patrol, a community pool, a park or a fitness center among sought-after amenities by the home buyers. 

Mike Render, CEO of RVA LLC, said: “The indication is that the personal space and connectivity really matter to the home buyer now, compared with public facilities; it’s where home owners actually spend their time, and broadband is an increasing part of that time, so they want the best,” With the pace of change in both technology and in broadband services, moving into a home that is already wired for the future can be a distinct advantage.

According to Bill Heilig, Verizon vice president of corporate marketing, social trends also affect the quest for fiber-based service. He said, "Teleworking is on the rise again, and nothing beats a 25 or 50 megabit-per-second downstream link for just-like-at-work service,"

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