Author Archive Fiber-mart

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Optical Transmission vs. Microwave Transmission

 by www.fiber-mart.com Microwave communication refers to the method of using microwave (Microwave) as a carrier to carry information and carry out relay communication.   Nowadays, although wired transmission networks dominated by optical fiber communication dominate, we still cannot do without microwave communication in some special application scenarios. For example, in [ Continue reading…]

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Saving A Fiber Optic Cable Before It Breaks

 by www.fiber-mart.com There are myriad of stories where fiber optic cables are broken and resources are marshalled to find the location of the break and fix the fiber.  In the United States over a 9 month period monitoring a Google Alerts feed there were over 120 reported fiber optic cable [ Continue reading…]

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What You Need to Know Before Deploying Your FTTH Network

 by www.fiber-mart.com So you’ve chosen a design for your FTTH network. And you’ve evaluated it to ensure that it’s a good investment for you and your potential subscribers. Now, it’s time to prep for deployment. Here are a few other factors to consider before you begin rolling out cable: The [ Continue reading…]

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What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Municipal Fiber Networks?

 by www.fiber-mart.com Municipal fiber networks have both advantages and disadvantages.   On one hand, municipal networks are an effective solution for delivering high-speed public broadband services in areas with limited ISP coverage. On the other hand, building and managing a fiber network independently can be very challenging.   As an [ Continue reading…]

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What Are The Critical Decisions Involved In Designing Fiber Optic Networks?

 by www.fiber-mart.com There are many decisions that need to be made during the fiber network design phase. However, these decisions can be grouped into higher-level buckets that make it easier for operators to prioritize.   The Primary Goal First and foremost, operators need to have a clear sense of the [ Continue reading…]

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How Should You Plan For A Fiber Installation?

 by www.fiber-mart.com After a network is designed, installation teams are ready to move forward. Installing fiber networks can be overwhelming as there are many teams to coordinate and tasks to execute. It’s important to develop an organized installation process and ensure all those involved are clear on their responsibilities.   [ Continue reading…]

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How Do You Choose A Contractor To Build The Fiber Network?

 by www.fiber-mart.com Network contractors are tremendously important to the overall success of the fiber development project. Potential partners should be evaluated on a number of metrics before moving forward with an installation.   Network contractors should be experienced and knowledgeable in every area of the fiber network design phase. They [ Continue reading…]

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Thinking About Fiber Optic Internet: 5 Advantages to Consider

 by www.fiber-mart.com When it comes to home internet, you could find yourself lost in the world of connectivity. There are so many options, and it’s possible to quickly become confused with all the different choices available. It seems as though internet companies are popping up everywhere, which can leave residents [ Continue reading…]

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What Makes Lit Fiber Special?

 by www.fiber-mart.com The world is connected digitally in ways that were unimaginable even 30 years ago. Information and entertainment are accessible in mere moments, and there’s more of it out there than ever before. Lit fiber is helping to shape the future of the telecommunications industry, which includes all data [ Continue reading…]

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5G Vs. Broadband: Could 5G Replace Broadband?

 by www.fiber-mart.com In 2020, many of us utilize the internet on a near-constant basis. But that doesn’t mean everyone has this luxury — nor does everyone benefit from having the same level of secure capacity connectivity. There’s a lot of discussion about whether 5G wireless internet could replace fiber optic [ Continue reading…]

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