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What Makes Fiber A More Reliable Business Internet Connection?

Fiber outlasts copper cables because it doesn’t corrode, doesn’t conduct electricity, and has a more secure track record. Learn more about why fiber optics makes for a reliable business internet co…

What is Fiber Optic Technology?

Fiber technology is expanding rapidly across the US. What is it and how will it affect you?

What Does a Fiber Optics Technician Do?

How Increasing Needs for AV Technology is Driving Fiber Optics Innovation

Now, though, we’re looking at how fiber optics might be able to shake up our typical means of AV signal distribution and what that could mean in the future.

Why fiber keeps on growing

Fiber creates data centers, which beget more fiber….

How Fiber Optics Work

Fiber-optic lines have revolutionized long-distance phone calls, cable TV and the Internet. It's a really cool technology that enables the long-distance transmission of data in light signals, and is probably used in more ways than you think.

What is Fiber Internet?

Over the last few years, fiber internet has been a buzzword. You’ve probably heard it’s stronger, better, faster; that we at Windstream are already offering it in select markets; that we have plans to expand. But what exactly is it?

What Is Fiber Internet (And How Is It Different)?

Fiber Internet is the latest change to the way data is transferred around the globe. It’s much faster than cable, way faster than dial-up, and can carry large amounts of data in a single line, often reaching multiple terabits of data transfer fairly easily.

Why Aren’t There More Fiber Overbuilders?

There are cities everywhere hoping for somebody to build fiber in their communities. I see cities surprised all the time when they can’t find anybody interested in building fiber. I think cities an…

Finding Fiber Outside Your LAN

You may or may not take your high-speed fiber connection for granted, depending on how much trouble it took to get it. If you look behind the curtain, local and long haul fiber optic connections ar...

Fun Facts About Fiber Internet

Fiber statistics and facts from authoritative sources. A must-read for journalists and consumers trying to understand what makes fiber Internet special.

Is there really no laser maintenance with fiber systems?

Laser maintenance is easy with Jimani Lasers. There are no user serviceable parts and there is absolutely no maintenance or consumables.

the solution to future fiber bandwidth needs?

What multicore networks are and how this fiber optic technology will deliver greater bandwidth to meet capacity needs.

What's Driving the Demand for Dark Fiber?

Zayo's global fiber network is an optimal solution for organizations looking for performance control, strategic network management and scalability.

Fiber optic cable for Oak Ridge?

FASTER SPEEDS: A fiber optic network in Oak Ridge could mean more connected residents and greater communication between those residents and the city. But

Fiber Laser Marking System: What goes into them?

Our laser marking systems employ YAG lasers and other high quality components.

PON for IoT: Why fiber is a fit for the internet of things

Fiber fits the bill as enterprises connect more devices Passive optical networks, or PON, use fiber optic cables to connect an optical line terminal to dozens of endpoints. The optical ...

How to Measure Fiber-Coupled UV Light…

… from any type of source<br>Say you need to measure the power of a fiber-coupled UV source. The most obvious choice is to use a photodiode detector , since they are fast and highly sensitive.<br>However, you run into an issue with accuracy. PD sensors are highly wavelength-dependent, as shown in the graph below:<br>At Ophir we calibrate and store the spectral response of our photodiode sensors. This means that if you have a 360 nm source for example, you can enter…

Fiber optic installations become painful for Cary homeowners

Residents of a Cary neighborhood are finding out the price of progress is painful.

Anacortes closer to building municipal fiber optic network

ANACORTES — The city of Anacortes is inching closer to starting work on a municipal fiber optic internet network.