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Each advancement paved the way for the fiber optic service we know today. Following that, the world experienced a surge of advancements in the design and use of communication fibers.
A fiber optic internet connection allows users to access, upload and transmit information at speeds that surpass traditional internet mediums, such as copper based DSL or cable connections. When it comes to today’s digital requirements, fiber optic internet is significantly quicker and more reliable than its predecessors. This particular transmission method can transport more data than copper, which was originally designed to transmit only voice (i.e., early telephone services). This is then decoded to present information (images, text, sounds, etc.) to the end user.
The light transmits information through encoded light signals, or binary. Light moves and reflects along the bends and curves in the optical cable. Unlike copper lines, which are typically used for cable or DSL services, fiber optic lines are composed of plastic or glass strands that are used to transmit light. As the name would suggest, fiber optic internet is internet that is provided through special fibers or strands that are bundled into optic cables.