Why choose fiber optic cable over copper?
• SPEED: Fiber optic networks operate at high speeds - up into the gigabits
• BANDWIDTH: large carrying capacity
• DISTANCE: Signals can be transmitted further without needing to be "refreshed" or strengthened.
• RESISTANCE: Greater resistance to electromagnetic noise such as radios, motors or other nearby cables.
• MAINTENANCE: Fiber optic cables costs much less to maintain.

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1. Why choose fiber optic cable over copper?
2. What types of applications are fiber optics best for?
3. How do I connect to the City's Fiber Optic System?