Most home fiber (FTTH) setups use singlemode cable inside the home, typically labeled OS2 9/125. The short cord you connect between a wall outlet or ONT and your router/media converter is usually a patch cable.

• Connector types: Home gear commonly uses SC or LC ends. Many wall jacks/ONTs use SC/APC (green), while devices often use LC. Match what your ports are labeled.
• Simplex vs. duplex: Many FTTH patches are simplex (one fiber). Some network devices need duplex (two fibers).
• Jacket rating: Choose riser or plenum if required by your building, and stay with indoor-rated for interior runs.

Measure for a comfortable length, avoid sharp bends, and keep dust caps on until you connect. If you’re unsure, checking your provider’s documentation can help. You can shop patch cords and bulk fiber on Walmart.com with convenient pickup or delivery options.

Fiber cables can support very high data rates and stable connections, which is why they’re widely used for internet backbones and in homes with fiber service.

• High bandwidth: Multimode types like OM3/OM4 are designed for fast links over short-to-medium distances; singlemode OS2 handles long runs.
• Low interference: Fiber isn’t affected by electromagnetic noise the way copper can be.
• Low latency potential: Light-based transmission can help reduce delay in many setups.
• Future-ready pathways: The same installed fiber may support faster equipment later, depending on electronics.

Actual internet speed depends on your service plan and hardware, but choosing the right cable type (OS2 vs. OM3/OM4), connectors, and proper length can help your gear perform closer to its capabilities.

Those labels describe fiber performance and construction so you can match cable to your equipment and distance needs.

• OS2: A singlemode 9/125 cable used for long-distance links and common in FTTH. It’s suited for one-fiber (simplex) or two-fiber (duplex) runs and pairs with connectors like LC or SC, sometimes with APC polish.
• OM3: A multimode 50/125 cable optimized for higher speeds over shorter distances, often seen in data rooms.
• OM4: A higher-bandwidth multimode 50/125 option that can carry the same data rates farther than OM3, within typical indoor distances.

Match OS/OM types to your transceivers and device ports, choose the correct connector (LC, SC, ST), and select simplex or duplex as your setup requires.

Fiber internet sends data as light through tiny glass strands. Your provider runs fiber to your home and terminates it at a wall outlet or an ONT (optical network terminal). Inside, you use a short fiber patch cable to connect that outlet/ONT to your router or media converter.

1. Confirm connectors: Check device labels for SC or LC and whether the polish is APC (green) or UPC (blue).
2. Pick the type: Home patches are commonly OS2 singlemode.
3. Choose simplex/duplex: Many residential patches are simplex.
4. Select length and jacket: Use indoor-rated cable and avoid tight bends.

Avoid altering provider equipment, and consider a professional for new in-wall or long runs. Walmart offers a range of fiber patch cords and bulk cable for different setups.

The right connector is the one your ports are built for. Check the device or wall plate label before buying.

• LC: Small form-factor, common on network gear with SFP/SFP+ modules and compact panels.
• SC: Larger square connector, often used on wall jacks and some ONTs.
• ST: Bayonet-style twist connector found on older or specialty gear.
• APC vs. UPC: APC (green, angled) and UPC (blue, flat) don’t mix. Match polish types on both ends.

Also confirm simplex or duplex clips based on your port. Keep dust caps on until you connect, avoid looking into active fiber, and handle gently. You can find connector styles and lengths on Walmart.com with pickup or delivery options.