Simply stated, fiber optics are the best way to transport data between points. Compared to copper connectivity, fiber optics offer:
- Greater Bandwidth (data transfer capability)
- Faster Speeds (31% slower than the speed of light, Copper is ~ 99% slower)
- Longer Distances (10 Gbps for 40+ km compared to 100 meters)
- Reduced size and weight
- Immunity to Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI)
- Less energy consumption
- Increase security
- Future proof ability
- Lower cost
The physics of light do not change. Therefore, although there will continue to be some product improvements in performance; a fiber optic system installed today will still be essentially the same decades from now. It is not affected by any loose electrons, high voltage nearby or other typical copper signal degradations. You cannot steal a fiber optic signal. Fiber optic channels weigh very little and are not subject to commodity price fluctuations like metal conductors.
