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What is fiber?

Fiber optics is a technology that uses glass or plastic threads to transmit data. A fiber optic cable is a bundle of these threads. Optical fibers transmit data in the form of light signals, making them much faster than traditional copper cables. They are commonly used for high-speed internet, cable television, and telephone systems.

What other technologies are related to fiber?

fiber Competitor Technologies

Copper cabling is an alternative medium for data transmission, competing with fiber optics.
mentioned alongside fiber in 22% (1.5k) of relevant job posts
Coaxial cable is another data transmission medium that competes with fiber, especially in broadband.
mentioned alongside fiber in 26% (827) of relevant job posts
T1 over copper is a competitor as it provides a digital transmission medium alternative to fiber, albeit at lower bandwidth.
mentioned alongside fiber in 100% (161) of relevant job posts
Fractional T-1 is a lower-bandwidth alternative to fiber for data transmission.
mentioned alongside fiber in 83% (171) of relevant job posts

fiber Complementary Technologies

Fiber is one of many transport technologies.
mentioned alongside fiber in 78% (279) of relevant job posts
Fiber benefits from many transport technologies and protocols.
mentioned alongside fiber in 69% (248) of relevant job posts
Single-mode is a type of fiber optic cable and therefore complementary to the general concept of fiber technology.
mentioned alongside fiber in 54% (269) of relevant job posts

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