Fiber optic refers to a technology that uses thin strands of glass or plastic to transmit data as pulses of light.
Fiber-optic cables can carry large amounts of data over long distances with low signal loss and are widely used for broadband internet, FTTH networks and ISP backhaul links. Unlike copper cables, fiber uses light rather than electrical signals to transmit data.
Related terms: Fiber Optic Cable, GPON, EPON, PON, OLT, ONT, ONU, FTTH, Optical Splitter, Fiber Network