Fiber uses fiber-optic lines that transmit data at the speed of light, whereas cable uses coaxial cables, which are traditionally used for TV service. Fiber typically offers faster upload and download ...

Since the first fiber optic cables rolled out in the 1970s, they've become a major part of everything from medical devices to high-speed internet and cable TV. But as it turns out, one group of marine ...

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- When a communications cable is cut, it can be hundreds of fiber lines serving thousands of customers. Fixing it has been described as putting spaghetti back together. "It is ...

Remote fiber monitoring has emerged as a popular option for telecom and data center operators to accurately locate physical ...

Today's audio and visual (AV) technologies necessitate components that can handle higher bandwidths, high-resolution outputs, and faster speeds. Fiber-optic cables are becoming the standard for AV ...

Fiber optic cables have powered global Internet traffic for decades. They carry vast amounts of data each second, connecting billions worldwide. But now, these same fibers are being tapped for a very ...

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 — ...

The new international subsea cable system, Synapse, will link Tuckerton, in New Jersey, with Sao Paulo, in Brazil.