RocketShip
join:2002-04-21
Minneapolis, MN
| reply to IAmTheEvilest
Re: A bit pricey for cable.
So the phone and cable companies are upgrading to fiber optic because it is less reliable and more expensive than copper?
I don't think so. Every technology has its particular issues, but that doesn't change the fact that per unit of data transfer, fiber optic is VASTLY more dependable and cheaper than copper.
While what you state may be true, it doesn't affect the big picture. |
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IAmTheEvilest
There Is Nothing Like A Restart
join:2001-01-03
Santa Barbara, CA
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| reply to rradina
Although fiber does not get rusty, it has a tendency to expand and contract. Sometimes, that can cause problems with data transfer. It is also a bit more prone to breakage than copper, and is more difficult to fix.
Not only that, components made for fiber networks have not been tested for a extended period of time, so we cannot yet determine the longevity of fiber.
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