From Copper to Fiber

From Copper to Fiber

The copper stood once at the very  basis of communications technology. The POTS (plain old telephone system) dates back 100+ years ago and its design was bas based on the Alexander Graham Bell’s system from 1876. The telephone network was fully bi-directional and...
Why is Fiber Optic faster than Copper?

Why is Fiber Optic faster than Copper?

It is a known fact that information travels faster down fiber optic cable than in copper. But did you ever asked WHY? Fiber optic technology sends pulses of light and data is carried along strands of glass or plastic, while the copper wires use electrical currents. In...
Why are Fiber Optic cables better?

Why are Fiber Optic cables better?

By now, everyone knows that fiber optic cables are considerably faster than copper. But did you ever ask why? Fiber optic transmits light, while copper conducts electricity.  The signal in fiber optic patch cord travels through glass at two thirds the speed of light....
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