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A high speed fiber-optic internet connection is truly as fast as the speed of light. It works through a special sort of cable that runs from the cable company to a node or to a business or residence.
Fiber-optic lines are made from pure glass, thin as a single strand of human hair, which are able to transmit data over a long distance. The data has been converted to light, which allows the new technology to deliver internet data at truly broadband speeds, speeds as fast as 100 megabits per second (Mbps).
Benefits of a Fiber-Optic Connection
- The fiber-optic cables are highly flexible, making it easier to maneuver them in small places and around corners; they are also thinner than traditional cables
- Because fiber-optic cables are non-flammable, they are not a fire hazard and do not cause electric shocks
- Computer networks communicate digitally and fiber-optic cable transmits data digitally
- Information can be sent over long distances, without significant signal degradation
- Fiber-optic cable systems can carry significantly more data than regular cable or telephone lines
Availability
Currently, fiber-optic internet connections are only available in limited areas. However, due to the popularity of such connections, many companies are installing new fiber-optic cables or upgrading from their older, copper wires and cables.
Two of the largest companies currently offering fiber-optic cable internet service to some of their customers are Qwest and Verizon FiOS