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Published : August 17, 2006 | Author : Salii
Category : Fiber Optics | Total Views : 889 | Unrated

  
What is Fiber Optics?
 
Fiber optics - Technology that involves sending laser light pulses via glass strands to transmit digital information. Strands, although about the thickness of a human hair, have nearly unlimited capacity. Bundled in protective sheathing about the diameter of a human thumb, fiber can carry more information than copper cable the diameter of a utility pole.
 
It uses glass (or plastic) threads (fibers) to transmit data, each of which is capable of transmitting messages modulated onto light waves. Modulating l ight on thin strands of glass produces major benefits in high bandwidth, relatively low cost, low power consumption, small space needs, total insensitivity to electromagnetic interference, and great insensitivity to being bugged.
 
Fiber optics has several advantages over traditional metal communications lines:
 
  • Fiber optic cables have a much greater bandwidth than metal cables. This means that they can carry more data.
    • Fiber optic cables are less susceptible than metal cables to interference.
  • Fiber optic cables are much thinner and lighter than metal wires.
    • Data can be transmitted digitally(the natural form for computer data) rather than analogically.

    The main disadvantage of fiber optics is that the cables are expensive to install. In addition, they are more fragile than wire and are difficult to splice.

    Fiber optics is a particularly popular technology for local-area networks. In addition, telephone companies are steadily replacing traditional telephone lines with fiber optic cables. In the future, almost all communications will employ fiber optics.
     
     
    No FiOS at home Yet? No Problem!
    For those in areas without Fios, don't despair. You can get in on the fun too. You can get VoiceWing which is Verizon's Broadband Phone service similar to Vonage. VoiceWing is a Voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VoIP) service that offers phone service over a broadband Internet connection like DSL, cable, or Verizon FiOS Internet service connection.
     
    DSL
    You can also get in on Verizon DSL. How much do you pay for your DSL or Internet Cable? You can get DSL for a mere $19.95/Month! Chances are if you have Verizon DSL, you will be the First to know when Fios gets in your Area! I was one of the first to know in my area and locked in some good prices! Now that doesn't mean you will be as lucky as me :-) I was just lucky to be in one of the first Fios markets and I grabbed it.
     
    FIOS Fiber Optics
    Most of the Verizon central offices are already connected Via Fiber. They only need to run Fiber from the central office to your house to complete the loop and switch your DSL to Fios! And as soon as they get a Video Franchise in your community, Fios TV Baby!... Caution, Depending on your community, Video Franchises can take a long time finalize. It all depends on the politicians in your town and how hard your Local cable company fights to keep competition out. Read about it in the Is Fios in My town Article
     
    FiOS TV
     100% Digital TV will be streaming down that new FIBER Optics Cable to your door step. Using the new MOCA Technology, they will distribute TV, Internet and Phone through out your House on the same cable! You think you have seen Digital TV?? Wait till you get a hold of this baby. Even on my Non HD TV the picture is Mucho Glass Clear! Note, to experience full HDTV, you will need an HDTV Television and an HD Set Top Box. Fios TV uses the Motorola QIP6200 HD FiOS TV Box as their basic HD Set Top Box. Their DVR boxes should also give you HD signals. You can read all about Fios Equipment in FiOS Routers & TV Boxes
     
    Did you know that the US is placed 13th in the world when it comes to FTTP/FTTH (Fiber to the Premises) Technology?!!!!! Europe and Asia lead the way.
     
    Did you know what the biggest company in the US with Money and a plan to change all that is?? You guessed it, it is the only company in the US providing Fiber to the Home en Mass. ....Verizon. They have set aside $18 Billion to get you into the 21st century and catch up with Europe and Asia. Put you back in the group of Developed Countries! Your current Phone, DSL or Cable company is probably nickel and dimming you now in order to build a similar Network!
     
    Verizon is the Only US Company to partner with Several Asian Companies to lay Fiber cable connecting the US mainland to Asia! Read about it here...Verizon and Asia-pacific Consortium to build Fiber Optics Trans-Pacific Express
     
    Check FiOS Availability
    For the folks who don't have Fios in their are yet, Get DSL and Voicewing Now then sit back and wait for Fios Internet, Fios TV and Fios Phone to knock at your Door. Using your Phone or Home address, you can check in from time to time to see if Fios has arrived at your door. You can do it here... Verizon FiOS Internet Service. I have provided the banners below to give you an Idea of what each service will cost per month. You can also click each banner to check availability.
     
     
    Get DSL or Voicewing Now and save!
     
     
     
     
     
     
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