With technologies like wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) enabling multiple signals to be transmitted over a single SMF fiber, the possibilities for bandwidth expansion are virtually limitless.

There are currently close to a million miles of submarine data cable in operation, almost all of which is fiber optic. That’s pretty amazing considering that copper dominated the first 120 years ...

Do like [Stefan Schüller] did, and use fiber optics for your home networking needs! [Stefan] walks you through everything you’d need to know if you ever choose to look into fiber for your ...

Fiber optic cables are composed of one or more transparent fibers enclosed in protective coverings and strength members. Fiber optic cables allow signals, such as light, to travel through without ...

Construction of a submarine optical fiber cable system aimed at improving high-speed broadband internet throughout the state ...

AT&T just struck a billion-dollar deal with Corning, aiming to boost its fiber network expansion. The deal allows AT&T to ...

Duplex cables are fiber optic cables with two optical fibers. Multifiber Cable Multifiber cables are fiber optic cables with several optical fibers. Single Mode Single mode fibers have a small core, ...

Cable and fiber connections are the best choices for speed and reliability, but which is better? Here's a look at what separates the two technologies. David Anders is a senior writer for CNET ...

Fiber internet gets its name from the fiber cables it relies on to get you online. The cables are made up of thin, long strands of glass or plastic encased in layers of cladding and coating that ...

Figuring out which high-speed internet plan to sign up for can be surprisingly daunting when you’re faced with three different types of internet connection: DSL, cable and fiber optic.

Don’t buy a cable modem if you’re on DSL or fiber; those technologies use different standards and connectors. Verizon Fios lets you buy your own modem-router combo, but you have only a single ...

Offered by internet service providers (ISPs) across the nation, cable internet competes with alternatives like satellite, digital subscriber lines (DSL), and fiber internet. Unlike DSL ...