Fiber Optics

What are Fiber Optics?

Copper wire and fiber optics are the two main types of cable used to transport signals in data networks like the internet.

To transfer data, a fiber optic network employs a system of glass fibers. Fiber optic connections offer a far higher bandwidth than metal cables, allowing them to carry much more digital data at much faster speeds.

There are two primary types of fiber optic cable: single mode and multi-mode. The filament in single-mode fiber optic cable is exceedingly thin (9 µm ), compared to a filament thickness of 50 µm in multi-mode fiber optic cable. Multi-mode fiber can transport many rays of light, whereas single-mode fiber can only carry a single signal or ray of light. Each form of fiber optic cable has a use in the real world. It’s a matter of evaluating your use case, infrastructure, and money to choose the best one.

While fiber optic cables serve as the backbone for many of the world’s data centers, fiber optic networks remain uncommon at the neighborhood level. However, as more communities deploy municipal fiber networks, this is rapidly changing. Businesses are realizing the benefits of switching to fiber networks as well, and some are even paying to have fiber optics installed along public roads merely to have access.

For optimal corporate communications, Queen City Network Solutions provides the finest quality fiber optic installation services. Your business phone systems and internet access will benefit from our Fiber Optic Installation services. All fiber optic installation projects are completed on schedule, with exceptional customer service, and at the lowest possible cost.