Introduction to Fiber TechnologyFiber optics technology is used by many telecommunications companies to transmit telephone, Internet, and cable television signals. Modern fiber-optic communication systems generally include an optical transmitter to convert an electrical signal into an optical signal to send into the optical fiber. The information transmitted is typically digital information generated by computers, telephone systems, and cable television companies. Two DSL providers, AT&T and Verizon, operate on fiber technology. Verizon FiOS Fiber TechnologyVerizon FiOS is a communications service, operating over a fiber-optic communications network, that is presently offered in some areas of the United States by Verizon. Verizon FiOS features FiOS TV, FiOS Digital Voice, and Internet service that can be bundled together. Although FiOS allows for quick browsing/download speeds, the price is usually the highest in the market. AT&T U-Verse Fiber TechnologyU-verse is a VDSL service operated by AT&T. VDSL is a DSL technology that provides a fast data transmission over a single flat untwisted or twisted pair of copper wires. These fast speeds mean that VDSL is capable of supporting high bandwidth services such as HDTV, as well as Voice over IP and general Internet access all over a single connection. AT&T provides their U-verse services primarily through fiber-to-the-node and recently fiber-to-the-premises. AT&T's U-Verse technology features U-Verse TV, Internet, and Voice products that can be bundled together. AT&T U-Verse services rival the fastest DSL products available today. |
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Verizon brings fiber-optic TV to upstate New York - along with some competition
10.06.2009
Verizon launched its new fiber-optic television service in central New York state yesterday, promising high-quality video and upgraded on-demand options. FiOS, as the service is known, will compete directly with Time Warner, the region's standard cable provider.
U.S. internet speeds are the tortoise to S. Korea's hare
09.28.2009
Last month's study by the Communications Workers of America said that South Korea's average download speed of 20.4 megabits per second (mbps)was roughly four times as fast as America's average. The study ranked the U.S. 28th in the world in broadband speed.
Farmer fights broadband internet tower over garlic
09.18.2009
As broadband internet service providers expand their high speed networks, a lot of new infrastructure is being built. Sometimes a new wireless 3G tower is not welcomed by local property owners.
Comcast offers 100 Mbps high speed internet service
09.10.2009
Broadband internet giant Comcast said it has upgraded available speeds for businesses in its high speed internet class in St. Paul, Minnesota, using advanced DOCSIS 3.0 technology.
Verizon launches trial of TV over broadband internet
08.28.2009
Verizon has launched a trial to bring television programming online to its FiOS TV subscribers, as part of an initiative by cable internet providers called TV Everywhere, allowing customers to view cable TV content wherever and whenever they want it.
