ZDNet

This fiber optic cable full of air could be the key to better 5G networks

The UK's leading telecoms provider BT has been trialing a new type of optical fiber that could significantly boost the performance of future 5G networks. Called hollow core fiber, the technology ...
ZDNet

Quantum cryptography: This air-filled fiber optic cable can transport un-hackable keys, say researchers

A new type of optical fiber filled with nothing but thin air has been found to be particularly effective for carrying out quantum key distribution (QKD), a security protocol that is in principle ...
Morning Call PA

Fiber optic cable upgrades make some TVs obsolete. Here’s a guide.

For some, switching out equipment from the cable company is simply a sign of progress. For others in the Lehigh Valley, it could mean uprooting several years worth of wiring around the house — ...
TechRepublic

Fiber vs. Cable: Which Internet Type Is Best + Pros and Cons

Fiber vs. Cable: Which Internet Type Is Best + Pros and Cons Your email has been sent Key takeaways Fiber is faster, highly reliable, more durable, and great for ...