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The Fiber Advantage

The Fiber Advantage

Unmatched bandwidth and performance to support your vital communications

When three Corning scientists invented low-loss optical fiber in 1970, the communications landscape – and the world – was forever changed. Replacing the copper wire infrastructure that was then being used to transfer data and voice, optical fiber revolutionized the way in which we connect, communicate, and conduct business.

But why? What advantages does optical fiber provide and how does a copper infrastructure compare? And, more importantly, what does that mean for you?

Quite simply, optical fiber carries voice, data, and video information in the form of light signals at very high speeds. With virtually unlimited bandwidth potential, a single optical fiber link can carry 20 terabits of data per second, enough to support four million simultaneous HD video streams.

In addition, since optical fiber carries light instead of electricity, it is immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI), and since it is made of glass, it won’t rust or corrode like copper.

For you, optical fiber provides the bandwidth and performance to support the voice, data, and video services that have become critical to our daily lives. It’s also the only medium capable of enabling new and emerging technologies such as 5G, the Internet of Things, and augmented and virtual reality.

Optical fiber is creating a future that is faster and better connected than ever before.

Optical Fiber Basics

Key Facts

Why is optical fiber so important in today’s networks?

Key Facts

Optical fiber is a thin, flexible strand of glass that can transmit virtually unlimited amounts of data around the world. You may understand what it is, but why is it so important in today’s telecommunication networks?

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Fiber Myths

Explore the misconceptions, and truths, about optical fiber

Fiber Myths

Through optical fiber, glass is transforming the world. But can glass really carry the massive amounts of data that consumers demand? Will it break when traveling long distances or around the corners of your home or multi-dwelling unit? Understand the myths surrounding optical fiber.

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