Three major components in any fiber-optic system are the transmitter, receiver, and fiber cable. Transmitters are often referred to as launchers and are typically either injection laser diodes (ILDs) ...

Fiber-optic services are becoming more popular, and networks are expanding to cover more areas for faster data transfer speeds. Fiber-optic data transfer differs from traditional methods like ...

In the modern age, the internet is every bit as important to homes as businesses as electricity. In fact, without the internet, there is just so much that wouldn’t be the same and which wouldn’t be ...

Cierra was an associate writer for CNET's broadband team, covering all things home internet. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a master's degree. Cierra is ...

Despite obstacles, fiber-optic broadband is set to show up on a growing number of U.S. doorsteps, according to a survey released Tuesday. The new study, conducted by market research firm Render, ...