Monday, 23 September 2013

Optic Fibre's Superiority Over Copper

Thought I would keep this brief. There are in depth articles all over the web covering each of these points in detail. This is just a summary.


Optic fibre is better when compared to copper because it...
  • is the fastest medium known to man for transporting data, both upload and download.
  • uses considerably less power saving around $900 million a year.
  • has a virtually unlimited life span.
  • is cheaper to maintain.
  • is upgradable simply by changing the electronic equipment at each end.
  • is not affected by moisture.
  • sets a very high standard in reliability.
  • provides for new business and employment opportunities for businesses screaming out for higher bandwidth.
  • allows for telehealth services that can treat patients at home.
  • does not need a noisy double fridge sized node containing battery backup and cooling every 600 meters along every street in every neighbourhood.
  • will give guaranteed access to online education for all.



Replacing the copper all in one go with optic fibre will...
  • allow for economies of scale with the upgrade.
  • finally see the end of the aging and degrading copper telephone network.
  • give everyone ubiquitous Internet speeds.

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