Category: Fiber Optics

A Brief History of Fiber Optics

Fiber optic cabling has quickly become the standard for communications, and is essential to the success of the modern Internet. Despite its prevalence today, it took many years of research and development before fiber optic cabling was truly ready to replace copper wire that had been the standard for decades. Let’s explore the history of… Read more »

Understanding Data: What Governs the Speed of Your Connection?

Speed is something that’s important to just about everyone who uses a computer. Whether you use your computer for business purposes and need fast downloads and uploads to keep everything running smoothly or you use your computer for fun to watch TV shows and movies on Netflix, a speedy connection is absolutely essential. But most… Read more »

Why Should I Use Fiber Optics?

Do you remember the days of “dial-up,” where it would take quite a while to download something from the Internet? These days, speed is king, and computers have come a long way in a short time with what they can handle. Our digital (computerized) world exists thanks to advances in technology and fiber optics. Muth… Read more »