German ISP 1&1 advertises its FTTC connections as fiber optic DSL, implying to the customers that they're getting a full ...

Communications cables are only part of the story. A far broader array of systems now covers the ocean floor – and must be protected.

Customers reported outages to Verizon on Friday morning after what the company called 'multiple fiber cuts due to the act of vandalism.' ...

Fiber and cable internet generally provide the fastest speeds, while 5G and fixed wireless are growing as flexible options. Fiber is ideal for heavy users like gamers and remote workers, while cable ...

Access to reliable high-speed internet is a challenge across Montana. Wide-open spaces and low population density can make it difficult for service providers striving to bring the latest fiber optic ...

By Elizabeth Burkard Director of Marketing Southern State Community College. Southern State Community College will hold a 5-week Fiber Optic course, designed for individuals of al ...

The hubs, which usually comprise the critical infrastructure for subsea cables such as landing stations and data centers, ...

Scientists from the University of Washington recently deployed a little over 1 mile of fiber-optic cable in the Salish Sea to test whether internet cables can monitor endangered orcas. The ...

A copper thief can cut one fiber-optic line, causing an outage for an entire community, including emergency services, ...