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This introductory handbook to building of FTTX (fibre to the end-users) has been prepared by CENELEC TC 86A. FTTX normally refers to networks that deploy fibre directly into the customer residences, which can be either single dwelling units (houses) or multi dwelling units (apartment blocks). Most FTTX networks are designed without any active equipment in the external network and are therefore classified as passive optical networks. The only active equipment is at the central office and the customer premises. FTTH - PON networks can be designed around different architectures. The purpose of this handbook is to be a first guideline for those considering to install a high bandwidth (high bit-rate) FTTX-network. After studying the handbook operators, communities, energy companies, installers and other will understand the necessary steps to take to plan and install FTTX-networks with high quality and cost effective, and to secure a uniform structure and a high quality level on such networks. The main part of this handbook describes the FTTX-networks, but Clause 1 also contains more general information to give an understanding how these networks fit into the planning of the fibre infrastructure.