Although fiber optic networks present many advantages, there are also some disadvantages to take into consideration. These include physical damage, cost considerations, structure, and the possibility of a "fiber fuse". Optical fiber is rising in both telecommunication and data communication due to its unsurpassed advantages: faster speed with less attenuation, less impervious to electromagnetic interference (EMI), smaller size and greater information carrying capacity. Even though fiber-optic internet service is a relatively new option for homes and businesses in the US, the technology powering it isn't new at all. By the early 1990's, as the internet was becoming popular in the public realm, fiber optic cabling started to be laid around the world.
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