What Is Fiber-Optic Internet
Fiber-optic cables are bundles of optical fibers that carry pulses of light. This means that fiber-optic internet can send and receive data at the speed of light! At the destination, the light pulses are converted into electrical output in the optical network terminal, so your devices can use the Ethernet connection or connect via Wi-Fi.
Planet Networks is building a fiber-optic network to deliver reliable high-speed Internet to homes and businesses in many locations across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York.
Equipment needed for fiber-optic Internet
Fiber Internet requires special equipment from your Internet provider, including:
Fiber-optic cable to transmit the data over long distances.
A clamshell device to cover where the outside cables connect to the inside cables.
An optical network terminal to convert the light signal to digital data.
A router to connect your devices to the Internet.
What type of fiber-optic cable is used for Internet?
In the context of fiber-optic internet, "mode" refers to the way light travels through the fiber. There are two primary types of modes: single-mode and multi-mode.
Single-mode fiber cable transmits light through the cable with a single pulse. The cable has a small diameter core, so the light signal can travel farther. This cable type is used for high-bandwidth applications that transmit data at high speeds over long distances.
Multi-mode fiber cable transmits signals using multiple pulses of light. The core is wide enough to carry multiple data streams at once. Since the signal can spread, multimode cables are best for short-distance applications like schools and offices.
Benefits of our fiber-optic Internet
Our fiber-optic Internet offers several advantages over other types of Internet, like dial-up and cable, including:
More reliable: Fiber-optic cables can resist electrical interference and weather conditions and have fewer outages than standard cables.
Less buffering: Fiber-optic Internet has less buffering — the loading time when a video pauses — when streaming TV shows and movies.
High-bandwidth support: Fiber Internet is the best choice for when multiple people are using the Internet at the same time. For residential use, you can stream a movie while your kids play online games. For businesses, your team members can send large files and back up data.
Fast download/upload speeds: Fiber-optic Internet is the fastest type of Internet since it transmits data literally at the speed of light. For example, with fiber Internet, you could download a large media file in minutes compared to the hours — even days — it would take over a dial-up or cable connection.
As a result, fiber Internet is growing in popularity — fiber-optic maps of the USA show that this type of Internet is available in most states.
Check fiber-optic Internet availability in your area!
Planet Networks provides dependable fiber Internet, local technical support, and helpful customer service. Whether you want to stream TV at home or support operations at the office, Planet Networks has the fastest and most reliable Internet connection available.
Check our availability today to see if Planet Networks provides fiber Internet in your area. If we're not in your area yet, complete our survey, and we'll notify you when we build our fiber to your location.