Fiber optic internet is the most advanced and fastest way to get online today. Unlike traditional internet connections that use electricity over copper wires (like DSL or cable), fiber optic internet transmits data using pulses of light through incredibly thin strands of glass or plastic fiber.
Here’s how it works:
- Light Speed Transmission: Data is converted into light signals.
- Fiber Optic Cables: These light signals travel at incredible speeds through the hair-thin fiber optic cables, which are either run directly to your home or business (Fiber-to-the-Home/Business).
- Optical Network Terminal (ONT): Once the light signals reach your location, an Optical Network Terminal (ONT) converts them back into electrical signals that your devices (like your computer or Wi-Fi router) can understand.
This cutting-edge technology allows for truly symmetrical speeds (meaning your upload and download speeds are equally fast), significantly lower latency (less delay), and a more reliable connection that’s far less susceptible to interference or distance limitations than older technologies. It’s why Empire Access is proud to deliver 100% fiber optic internet directly to your home or business.
