“HOW FIBER OPTIC INTERNET WORKS

From the ultra-fast transatlantic fiber lines that connect the Americas and Europe, to the data hubs that connect you to the internet, everything comes back to fiber… But how does it work?

Well, at a fundamental level, fiber optic communication works by sending small binary transmissions of light down a fiber optic wire. Then, at each end of the fiber optic infrastructure there is a computer, repeater, or optic amplifier that makes sense of the signal or amplifies it so it can continue on down the network.

Similarly, fiber to the home technology works by delivering a fiber optic connection all the way to the premises of the consumer allowing for much faster and lower latency speeds than DSL or cable.

FIBER OPTIC PERFORMANCE

According to the FCC, companies providing fiber optic internet connections offer 117 percent of the advertised speed during peak times, greater than that of DSL and cable.

Additionally, the FCC found that fiber internet has the lowest latency (18ms) of all of service types tested. If you are unfamiliar, latency is a key metric to how fast your internet responds and “feels.”

Even though fiber optic internet is the way of the future, as of 2012 only 23% of Americans have access to fiber broadband ranking the United States 14th of many western countries in fiber optic penetration according to the OECD.

BENEFITS OF FIBER OPTIC BROADBAND

TRANSFER LOTS OF DATA QUICKLY.

Because fiber broadband is the fastest internet available, you can transfer large amounts of data quickly and seamlessly. This means that whether you are watching a movie on Netflix or video chatting with family in Asia or Europe your connection will be seamless and quick (provided they are on fiber too).

NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGY

Because fiber-optics uses light instead of electricity to transmit data, the frequencies that are used are much higher and the data capacity is much greater. The fiber-optic cable itself is made from glass or plastic which is not susceptible to electromagnetic interference like metal cables. This allows data to flow over great distances without degrading. Interference and energy loss is the limiting factor for all types of communication transmissions and fiber optics handles these factors much better than other modes of transmission. In the future, more and more of our world will be connected via fiber optics as we outgrow the old copper based infrastructures.”

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“The use of electrical signals have slowly become obsolete, with the proliferation of fiber optic cabling. This new technology has been able to send data via pulses of light. Such data are kept within the optical fiber core through the total internal reflection phenomenon. This is capable of providing virtually fast Internet speeds. In order to know more about this new technology, it might help to know some pros and cons first. Here are some of them.

List of Pros of Fiber Optic Cable

1. Capacity of Bandwidth.
The pulses of light being produced by fiber optic technology are used to transmit data via the filaments of plastic or silica. On the other hand, copper cables have been used in order to transmit electricity-based signals. The difference in data transmission is very obvious, as the copper wires can transmit 50Mbps (megabits per second) while the fastest recorded transmission via fiber optic cables has so far reached 1.05Pbps (petabits per second) in which 1 petabit is equal to 1,073,741,824 megabits. This is like sending 5,000 HD videos in a single second.

2. Reliability of Signal.
Fiber optic technology can allow the transfer of data covering longer distances than other forms of communication. On this end, copper cables are able to send data for DSL of up to 5km before it will require regeneration, while fiber optics spans about 200km. For this reason, it won’t be susceptible to attenuation of signals that are caused by electromagnetic interferences. As a result, it will bring about lower error rates.

3. Safer to Use Than Conventional Materials.
This new technology offers circuits to be electrically isolated, making it safer to use in unsecure environments. Thus, it can be used safely even in explosive environments as fiber optic technology doesn’t carry any current.

4. Lighter and Thinner Cables.
In comparison to regular copper cables, fiber optic cables are 5x smaller and 20x lighter. As a matter of fact, the center of the fiber optic cable measures only about 10-15 micrometers, which is about a fifth the thickness of the regular human hair.”

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“Fiber optic communication is one of the latest technologies for transmitting information from one place to another. The introduction of fiber optic communication has revolutionized the telecommunications industry, transforming into the fiber optic broadband Internet service we know today. Unlike traditional transmission methods that send signals through metallic-based systems, fiber optics are not electrical in nature. The transmission device generates a light signal, which the fiber cable carries to a receiver. The fiber optic thread is not an active source that generates electricity.

 

Unlike cable broadband and digital subscriber line (DSL) service, a fiber optic connection won’t degrade over distance, allowing for consistent premium data transfer speeds. However, fiber optic connections also come with some limitations. Their high performance is pricey, so range is limited by the effective cost of such service. Here we’ll take a broader look at the advantages and disadvantages of fiber optic communication networks.

 

Advantages of Fiber Optics

 

1) Quality of Connection: Fiber optics are highly resistant to electromagnetic interference and have a low rate of bit error. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a disturbance caused by electromagnetic radiation from an external source. This disturbance can interrupt or degrade the performance of a conventional metallic cable connection and can be caused by an object that carries electrical currents, such as power lines or even the sun. Fiber optics are also resistant to corrosion, making them a good option for beachfront properties where copper cabling would otherwise be susceptible to degradation by salt and seawater.

 

2) Scalability: Fiber optics are much more scalable in nature as new equipment can be added easily and laid over the original fiber. Wavelengths can be turned on or off on demand, which allows for the easy provisioning of services and quick scaling for a growing business. Optical fibers are also much smaller in size and lighter weight than copper wiring. These fibers can typically be put in place in preparation for growth needs up to 15 to 20 years in the future. Although growth is often speculative, spare fibers can be included for future requirements to accommodate growth. Alternatively, additional cables can be put in place at a later time to make way for network expansion.

 

3) High Security: Security is a major concern for today’s businesses. With fiber optics, the data passed through the network is incredibly secure. Fiber optics do not radiate signals, so there is no way to listen in on the transmissions passing through. Furthermore, breaches are easy to identify as soon as they occur as any physical break in the system will cause a total system failure. Instead of having hardware situated in multiple locations, fiber optic networks also allow you to keep all of the hardware in one location for easier regulation and maintenance.

 

4) Long-Term Cost-Effectiveness: Over the long term, fiber optic networks do not require the same overhead as copper networks, and as copper’s value on the scrap market grows, theft can also be a major concern for conventional copper wiring. Although the upfront costs for a fiber optic network are higher because of the skills necessary for proper installation, the long-term scalability outweighs the initial investment. As the popularity of fiber optics grows, we are likely to see a decrease in cost over time.”

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“Fiber-optic connectivity can lend a great advantage to companies of all sizes, particularly organizations who use the cloud for apps or data storage. Fiber coupled with voice-over-IP (VoIP) telephony is a powerful combination for business communications. In this blog, you’ll learn 11 major ways your company can benefit from fiber connectivity.

1. Speed

Fiber-optic Internet is many times faster than even the highest-speed copper Internet connections, with options available that range from 5 Mbps to 100 Gbps. During periods of high demand for Internet access, your business should not notice the Internet slowing down.

Research by Sandisk indicates that slow Internet connections cost employees “one week per year of productivity.” While the time your teams spend waiting on slow Internet can seem minor, it adds up significantly over time. Your Internet connectivity should never inhibit productivity. It should be a tool that supports your employees’ desire to work productively.

2. Cloud Access

From customer relationship management (CRM) tools to data storage, the cloud is an important business tool for apps, hosting, and more. 82% of organizations are now using the cloud in some capacity. The speed and bandwidth capabilities of fiber Internet mean faster access to your data and applications stored in the cloud.

Your business can benefit from fewer delays in accessing cloud-hosted information via your software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools and other platforms, which mean your sales and customer service representatives will no longer face delays with communicating with prospects or customers. As businesses move more and more services to the cloud, fiber-optic Internet is becoming critical.

3. Reliability

Fiber Internet connectivity offers significant reliability advantages over copper Internet connectivity, due to the fact that fiber is much stronger than copper. Fiber-optic Internet is not susceptible to inclement weather conditions, which can damage or stall data transmission via copper cabling. Fiber is also resistant to human or electrical interference unless fibers are physically cut.

Unreliable Internet connections can have real costs to business. Any amount of unplanned downtime can bring business communications and productivity to complete stop. If your company requires an Internet connection to make phone calls or access applications, reliability is a necessity.

4. Signal Strength

With traditional broadband Internet using DSL or Ethernet over Copper, the signal degrades as the user moves away from the swtich. The signal strength of fiber-optic Internet does not degrade as quickly over distance. Organizations in relatively large spaces could benefit from better signal strength throughout the facility. This could be particularly true for employees in workspaces that are located a significant distance from the telecommunications room, which may be negatively impacted by distance with broadband Internet.

5. Bandwidth

For businesses with a high need for data transmission, it’s relatively easy to “hit the cap” on your cable Internet bandwidth. While fiber-optic Internet for business is not truly unlimited, the bandwidth availability is significantly higher, and speed does not decrease as high demands are put on the network. The following user activities can place particularly high demands on business bandwidth:

• SIP trunking
• Web Conferencing
• Streaming high definition video (example… training video)
• File sharing
• Cloud Applications

Signs of low bandwidth availability can include slow speeds, delays, and pixelated video quality.

If your current Internet connection is not sufficient to support your company’s legitimate bandwidth demands for telephone service via SIP trunking, video conferencing or accessing cloud applications, you could significantly benefit from an upgrade to fiber-optic Internet connectivity.

6. Symmetric Speed

“Symmetric speed” is a term used to refer to equal upload and download times on an Internet connection. With fiber Internet, your employees can benefit from equal upload and download times.

Is symmetric speed necessary? It’s certainly not critical for business operations, but it’s beneficial. TechZine writes that improvements in symmetric speed are improvements that reflect, “how networks are really used.” Today’s employees are more likely to upload video content, files, or make phone calls while downloading content while they work than they were a decade ago. Symmetric speed enables users to accommodate heavy demands on downloads and uploads simultaneously via their data connection.

7. Latency

Latency is a term used to describe delays that occur while processing data over an Internet connection. Fiber-optic Internet eliminates many of the latency issues users experience on cable Internet, particularly when downloading or uploading video or high-definition content. The business benefits of lowering your latency could include:

• Better voice quality for VoIP users
• Ability to move more apps to the cloud
• Downloads and uploads of huge files without disruption
• Improved collaboration between employees

8. Security

Would-be hackers and information thieves can gain access to business cable Internet with relative ease, due to cable tapping or other relatively simple methodologies. The only way to penetrate fiber-optic Internet is to physically cut the fibers, which will cause the signal to disappear. Fiber-optic Internet is one powerful way to increase your company’s protection against cyber crime.

The average cost of an information security breach is $3.8 million. Companies who leak protected information can face stiff financial penalties and customer defection. While media coverage of high-profile security breaches often focuses on large organizations, companies of all sizes are at significant risk of an attack. While an upgrade to fiber-optic Internet connectivity won’t mitigate all of your organization’s risks, it’s certainly an important means of protection.

9. Resistance to Interference

Copper cable Internet that supports broadband is sensitive to electromagnetic interference, which can be caused by the proximity of heavy machinery. Fiber Internet signals do not degrade or disappear due to electromagnetic interference. If your organization shares a telecommunications room with other businesses, fiber-optic Internet can protect your connectivity from disappearing if other organizations are using equipment that can interfere with your connection in the same space.

10. Cost Savings

Fast Internet is “widely considered” to be a productivity tool for businesses. As mentioned above, eliminating speed issues could result in a week’s worth of productivity increases each year. If your business suffers from unreliable connectivity due to region or weather, you could be losing thousands of dollars each year. Productivity issues that are directly attributed to slow or unreliable cable Internet could disappear with fiber.

Perhaps more importantly, your business will gain flexibility and scalability with fiber-optic Internet connectivity. If your IT team is hoping to move more applications and services to the cloud, a fiber connection can support these initiatives. Software-as-a-service (SaaS), cloud storage, and VoIP are all business services that have enormous potential for cost savings and benefit significantly from fiber connectivity.

11. Support for HD Video

For many companies, teleconferencing and video conferencing are important tools for employee training, marketing, and sales. With a fiber-optic Internet connection, businesses can increase their investment in video conferencing as a business tool without sacrificing available bandwidth. Research indicates that increased investment in video conferencing can save companies thousands of dollars per employee each year or even month, particularly if you’re able to cut out excessive business travel.”

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“SAN FRANCISCO – Front desk cash registers at more than 1,200 hotels in the InterContinental Hotels Group, which includes the Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza brands, were infected with malware that stole customer debit and credit card data between September 29, 2016 and December 29, 2016, the company said.

InterContinental originally said only a dozen properties were affected, but has now expanded the list.

The initial breach was reported in December by the security news site KrebsOnSecurity.

The hotel chain has not published a full list of the properties that were affected but instead offered a state-by-state lookup page. U.S. shares (IHG) of the U.K. company were down 0.1%.

Of the company’s brands, only Holiday Inn, Crown Plaza, Hotel indigo, Candlewood Suites and Staybridge Suites were affected, it said.

The hotels so far identified are all in the United States and Puerto Rico, but the company is still investigating other properties in the Americas and will update its look-up tool when the investigation is complete, said Neil Hirsch, InterContinental Hotels communications director for the Americas.

Approximately 1,200 franchise hotel locations in the Americas were affected, he said. The company has a network of more than 5,000 hotels in over 100 countries so that could mean more than one-fifth of its hotels were affected.

The malware stole information read from the magnetic stripe of a payment card as it traveled through the affected hotel’s server. That information could have included the cardholder’s name in addition to card number, expiration date, and internal verification code. The company doesn’t believe other guest information was affected, it said in its statement.

The company suggests that anyone who stayed at one of its properties during the time period the malware was present review their payment card statement for any unauthorized activity and report the charges to the credit card issuer.

Hotels are especially at risk for point-of-sale (cash register) breaches because payment card data is used throughout each hotel location and most have multiple terminals, said John Christly, chief information security officer for security company Netsurion.

“Plus card info is shared with the hotel before the guest even arrives through the booking process. All of this gives cybercriminals multiple opportunities and points of entry for the hacks,” he said.””

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