Fiber-optic technology enables more data to be moved in a shorter period compared to old net technologies, such as cable and DSL.  For online users, the higher data speed will cause faster fiber-optic cable rate, higher-quality loading, and also a better experience.

Optical fibers come in two flavors: single mode and multimode fiber. These two fiber types support different speeds and bandwidths and use different types of light sources.

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