Fiber internet is a type of broadband internet service. It works by fiber-optic cables converting to light electrical signals, carrying data and sending the light through transparent glass fibers roughly the size of a human hair, according to the North Carolina Department of Information Technology. DSL transmits data over copper telephone lines and cable modems […]
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Fiber internet is a type of broadband internet service. It works by fiber-optic cables converting to light electrical signals, carrying data and sending the light through transparent glass fibers roughly the size of a human hair, according to the North Carolina Department of Information Technology. DSL transmits data over copper telephone lines and cable modems transmit data through coaxial cables. Fiber internet transmits data at speeds that are significantly faster than DSL or cable, usually by tens or possibly even hundreds of Mbps. Unfortunately, fiber-optic internet isn’t as widely available as other types of internet services. Depending on where you live and what kind of fiber-optic internet service providers are operating in your area, you’ll have access to either FTTC (fiber to the curb), FTTH (fiber to the home), or FTTN (fiber to the node/neighbor). According to the Fiber Broadband Association, fiber-based broadband services were the second most common type of home internet connection in North A...